Motivated New graduate Registered Nurse with clinical experience caring for patients under immediate supervision of RN. Successfully collaborated with healthcare team and administered direct patient care. Focused on accurately documenting information and communicating with incoming staff for smooth patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Freedom Care HHA
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2022
Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
Provided respite services for family members who need time away from caring for their loved ones.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
PCA
Long Island Jewish Hospital (LIJ/Northwell)
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2019
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Collected blood samples using venipuncture and prepared specimens for testing.
Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
Nurses Aid
Good Samaritan Hospital
New York
01.2010 - 01.2011
Answered call lights promptly to attend to patient needs.
Reported any changes in patient health status to the nurse or physician.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Checked supplies regularly and restocked items as needed.
Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
Preceptor Ship Northwell Cardiac Thoracic ICU
New York
04.2018
Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Educated family members on proper home-care techniques for discharged patients.