CHELSEA M. MEDINA
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Clinic RN
Community Health Center Richmond
08.2023 - Current
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Brooklyn
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Monitored patients following C-section operations, including blood pressure, vital signs, and reactions to anesthesia
- Conduct interviews with patients to obtain medical history, allergies, cognitive disorders, and conditions to identify appropriate treatment methods
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Brooklyn
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Taking lead in crisis situations, educating patients, updating care plans, providing hand-off and hands on with other patient needs
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Department Of Corrections
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Provides daily cardiac and respiratory assessments & evaluations
- Assists with annual FIT mask testing
- Provides patient education & referrals
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
Registered Nurse
On Your Mark
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Ensures proper medication administration, conducts nursing assessments and evaluations
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided annual PPD administration and screening
- Coordinated and conducted annual OHSA, First Aid, Seizure, Diabetes, and Epi-Pen in-services to all staff.
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Richmond University Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted the ED interdisciplinary team with admission assessments and evaluations
- Obtained vitals signs, administered medications, provided patient education, and discharge teachings.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
New York City College Of Technology
Brooklyn, NY2017
Skills
- EPIC EMR
- Eclinical Works EMR
- Medication Administration
- Telephone Triage
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Valid NYS Drivers License
- Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint Proficient
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- CPI Certified
Certification
Valid NYS RN License
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certified
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certified
Timeline
Outpatient Clinic RN
Community Health Center Richmond
08.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Brooklyn
02.2020 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Brooklyn
11.2017 - 01.2020
Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Department Of Corrections
05.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
On Your Mark
05.2016 - 11.2017
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Richmond University Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2015
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
New York City College Of Technology
Valid NYS RN License
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certified
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certified
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