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
Staten Island, New York
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
Staten Island, New York
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
Brooklyn, New York
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
New York, New York
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
Staten Island, New York
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
Staten Island, New York
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