Colleen Margalit

ICU

• Hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive mediations, CVP and ICP monitoring, management of ventriculostomies, central line care, utilization of ranger for MTP administration, sedation and SBT needs, ventilator and airway management, CIWA protocols, post operative care: SCI, TAVR, post CCRT management and care for severe metastatic disease
• Response to hospital RRTs, Code Blue and Code Grays as permitted
• Established rapport and trust with intensivists allowing efficient patient care in a smooth and coordinated manner
• Ability to recognize early signs of decompensation, and quickly coordinate critical care transports to tertiary hospitals
• Timely correspondence to donor networks in accordance to hospital policy

Emergency department

• Pivotal role in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases during MCI and Tier 1,2&3 traumas
• Advocated for debriefings of complex clinical situations to enhance understanding and maintain morale
• Proven ability to problem solve by troubleshooting medical equipment and device-related problems obviating adverse patient outcomes

Float Pool

• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate mid-shift assignment changes based on hospital needs, occasionally assigned to 3 different units over span of 12hrs
• Consistently met core documentation expectations, knowledge and adherence to policies on all units within float pods

SDU

• Arrhythmia identification and management, insulin and heparin titrations, and chest tubes
• Led by example in a challenging unit with high patient acuity while often composed of 80% new graduates; by showing commitment to core patient safety measures and acting upon areas of opportunity for new nurses to enhance their practice and utilize appropriate resources
• Prepared unit for TJC, thrombectomy and stroke survey readiness

MedSurg

• Provided efficient nursing care for 4-5 patients by anticipating needs through assessments, appropriate delegation and timely physician communication
• Wound Vac applications, post operative drain managements, enteral & parenteral nutrition, ostomy care,
• Acute and chronic pain management using multiple modalities, palliative interventions
• Identification and risk reduction of pressure injuries
• Ensured advocation for disabled, developmentally delayed and communicatively challenged patients
• Created patient specific discharge education plans to increase compliance in follow up care resulting in reduced re-admission rates

• Lead RN to a team of 5-6 employees including behavioral health workers, psychiatric technicians and licensed vocational nurses within the RN scope of practice under physician supervision
• Responsible for safety of team members and patients by managing aggressive, suicidal, intoxicated and other severely mentally ill patients
• Provided observation and treatment for individuals in psychiatric crisis with acute mental illness under licensed psychiatric direction
• Knowledge of navigating court system processes, legality and rights involving different holds, filing extensions of such holds, REES orders and placement of patients for continued care.
• Trained extensively on de-escalation techniques, crisis stabilization and psychotropic medications

• Teachers Assistant for the Licensed Vocational Nurse program and Medical Assisting programs.
• Guided students to achieve licensure and certification by sharpening skills within their scope, planning of creative mock situations while ensuring students adhere to their scope of practice.
• Facility liaison for student nurses, ensuring smooth transition from class to clinical settings and championed their self-confidence to be successful.

Bayside Care Center