Courtney Fennell-Alamia
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Results-oriented nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in critical care and education. Proven ability to mentor aspiring nurses while delivering exceptional patient care. Focused on improving clinical outcomes and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in the management of life-support equipment and emergency interventions.
- Educated patients and families on critical care processes and discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Took care of patients pre and post op cardiac catheterizations.
RN, CVICU
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2003 - 08.2018
- Monitored and assessed patient vitals in high-acuity cardiovascular cases.
- Administered complex medications and therapies according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for critical care management.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing compassionate care, education, and emotional support to both patients and their loved ones.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units by coordinating transfers and providing thorough handoff reports to receiving nurses.
- Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring and detecting early signs of potential issues in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans for CVICU patients.
- Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placements, arterial lines insertions, endotracheal intubations ensuring proper sterile technique and efficient teamwork.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Mentored nursing students in clinical settings, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to align educational programs with industry standards.
- Advocated for student needs, ensuring a supportive learning environment conducive to professional growth.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Served as a role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
RN, CVICU
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety measures within the CVICU environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to refine treatment approaches and improve patient satisfaction scores.
- Contributed to reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care coordination for CVICU patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff in the CVICU setting, sharing expertise and providing guidance on best practices.
- Monitored and assessed patient vitals in high-acuity cardiovascular cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring and detecting early signs of potential issues in critically ill patients.
- Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
RN Staff Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Administered patient care, including medication management and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices for patient safety.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
RN Staff Nurse
Cornwall Hospital
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in patient admissions and discharge processes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards and improve outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery within nursing units.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY05-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Cardiac care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
04.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
08.2012 - 08.2017
RN, CVICU
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2003 - 08.2018
RN, CVICU
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
08.2000 - 08.2004
RN Staff Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
08.1998 - 08.2000
RN Staff Nurse
Cornwall Hospital
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University