Chanelle Cato
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in post-operative patient care and recovery. Proven ability to support patient healing and collaborate with medical teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and strong team-oriented approach, consistently delivering patient-focused care while maintaining high standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Nurse
NYU Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Assess and monitor patients in the immediate post-operative period for vital signs, pain levels, consciousness, and any potential complications.
- Administer post-anesthesia medications and interventions as ordered, including pain management and anti-nausea medications.
- Provide continuous, hands-on care for patients recovering from various types of anesthesia (general, regional, local)
- Care for ICU patients boarded in the recovery room, including continuous monitoring of vitals, respiratory function, and cardiac rhythms.
- Collaborate with the ICU team to ensure proper care and transition of critical patients between units.
- Manage medical equipment (e.g., ventilators, IV pumps, arterial lines, and telemetry).
- Conduct thorough assessments and document patient progress, complications, and changes in condition in the medical record.
- Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, including potential complications and recovery expectations.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families regarding post-operative care and recovery
Nursing Supervisor/ Charge Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Led a 40-bed unit, overseeing daily operations ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Fostered a safety culture adhering to clinical protocols, maintaining continuity in care standards.
- Trained nursing staff, promoting development and retention through effective assessment strategies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to staff for improvement.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring seamless transitions and care.
- Coordinated with families/caregivers, addressing concerns and providing education on patient care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Supervising Patient Care Representative
CityMD
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed medical data and patient flow to optimize efficiency and improve patient satisfaction.
- Managed budgets, consistently exceeding organizational goals and expectations.
- Provided clinical support to staff, adhering to best practices and improving patient care quality.
- Implemented workflow progress to increase operational efficiency and reduce patient wait times.
- Coordinated with medical providers to ensure accurate communication of patient information.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff, for a supportive work environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment of new staff, ensuring proper training and integration into the team.
- Addressed and resolved patient concerns and complaints, ensuring a positive patient experience.
- Efficiently managed high volumes of phone calls, messages, and inquiries from patients or other healthcare providers, ensuring prompt responses and resolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Science - Business Health Care Administration
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, NYNo Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Manhattan Institute
Skills
- Critical Care & Recovery Nursing
- ICU & Post-Anesthesia Care
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Ventilator & Hemodynamic Support
- Pain Management & Analgesia
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Certified
- Wound Care and Management
- End-of-Life Care and Support
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Basic HIV Primary Care
- CDC: Heads Up (Safe Brain)
- NYS Child Abuse Identification & Reporting
Timeline
Recovery Nurse
NYU Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor/ Charge Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
Supervising Patient Care Representative
CityMD
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Basic HIV Primary Care
- CDC: Heads Up (Safe Brain)
- NYS Child Abuse Identification & Reporting
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College
Bachelor of Science - Business Health Care Administration
College of Mount Saint Vincent
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Manhattan Institute
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