Dana Gillespie, MSN,RN
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 15 years experience delivering high-quality patient care within different clinical settings. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care within Level 1 Trauma Center, caring for patients with multiple medical issues varying in acuity ranging from critical to non critical.
- Skilled in obtaining timely I.V. access and intervening in emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care, patient advocacy, education and treatment.
- Always am flexible with my assignments to suit the needs of the department.
- Interviewed and cared for victims of Sexual Assault by performing SAFE kits.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flows.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
RN Ambulatory Care/ Outpatient Care Clinic
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with primary and specialty care clinic patients with focus on Oncology, Pulmonary and Infectious Disease.
- Managed patient care plans ensuring patients and families had proper understanding of appointment follow ups, pending tests, adequate medication refills and full understanding of diagnosis and medication regimens.
- Frequently assisted in obtaining prior authorization for patients who required specialty chemotherapy/radiation, medication, and imaging.
- Performed nursing assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN Care Manager Primary Care
Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Able to efficiently collaborate within multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and dieticians to address the varying needs of the Veteran population.
- Identified high risk patients requiring interventions based on diagnosis or other factors affecting their ability to manage their own healthcare needs.
- Monitored and managed various patient treatment care plans such as medication compliance, appointment and referral needs, specific diagnoses education and resource education, as well as addressing varying patient care needs.
- Frequent follow up with patients post inpatient stay to assess any educational needs regarding post discharge care and diagnosis management.
Staff Nurse, Arrhythmia Institute
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted physicians with catheter-based procedures, cardiac ablations, device implantations, and diagnostic studies.
- Provided moderate sedation throughout various procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Able to follow patients through their pre, intra and post-operative experiences in the electrophysiology lab.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Staff Nurse Inpatient Unit Medical Surgical and Oncology
Staten Island University Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2010
- Experienced in the care and monitoring of patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
College of Staten Island
01-2011
Associate Degree in Nursing Science -
College of Staten Island
01-2008
Skills
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Emergency Procedures
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Management
- Patient Management
- Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Received “Employee of the Month” Award with Brooklyn VA for the month of April 2016.
- Received “Nurse of the Year” Award with Staten Island University Hospital North in 2012, appointed by the Emergency Medicine Residents.
Timeline
RN Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
RN Ambulatory Care/ Outpatient Care Clinic
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2021
RN Care Manager Primary Care
Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2018
Staff Nurse, Arrhythmia Institute
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
01.2014 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2012 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse Inpatient Unit Medical Surgical and Oncology
Staten Island University Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
College of Staten Island
Associate Degree in Nursing Science -
College of Staten Island