Christina Rapasadi
Oneida,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University
07.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Empire Dermatology
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted healthcare practitioners during examinations, procedures and treatments
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizers and autoclave
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment
- Administered local anesthetics/ sedatives to control pain for surgeries
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2019
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Acute care expertise
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- IV setup
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Empire Dermatology
05.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
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