DANA JEAN NZIRUBUSA
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Seeking a Part Time/Per-Diem Registered Nurse position.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator, Per Diem
Physician Affiliate Group of New York
01.2024 - Current
- Provided education on contraceptives, antepartum, postpartum, newborn and infant health topics, lactation and resources to adolescents patient's.
- Listened to adolescents' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication of treatment options and goals.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, ensuring continuity of care across multiple healthcare providers.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
Administrative Public Health Nurse
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
06.2017 - Current
- Promote professional growth of nurses and support staff, both individually and as team, incorporating values described in mission of NYC NFP
- Supervised performance of 10 clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
- Participate in recruitment and oversee hiring of nurses and data managers to create full NFP team.
- Participated in agency wide required activities emergency preparedness, working at COVID-19 Vaccination Pod and COT staff.
- Safely administered COVID-19 and Mpox vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education on lactation topics, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Educated expectant parents about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during prenatal visits, setting the foundation for successful future experiences with nursing infants.
- Conducted home visits for high-risk pregnant women and new mothers, providing education and support for improved maternal and infant health.
Obstetric Care Manager
New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Coordinated integration of services and development of acute and long-term care plans with patient and patient's primary care physician
- Developed effective coordination interpersonal relationships with patients and worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes for high risk OB patient
- Utilized internal and community resources, EPIC electronic medical record (EMR), Allscripts, and Centers for Commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid data to educate patients and form care plan with specific health outcomes
- Assisted interdisciplinary team in implementation of Postpartum and Antepartum Unit Lean and decrease length of stay project as part of hospital wide initiative.
- Led daily interdisciplinary rounds
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient followup.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
Nurse Home Visitor
Nurse Family Partnership Program at Funds for Public Health in New York
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided education, support and referral resources in assisting high risk first time pregnant women and their families in attaining their targeted goals
- Developed therapeutic relationships; utilize concepts of reflection and Motivational Interviewing with high risk first time pregnant women and their families in home visiting environment
- Assessed physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of high-risk pregnant women and their families as relate to NFP domains
- Formulated nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals
- Maintained clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues
- Assisted in creating positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork and cooperation
- Kept abreast of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services
- Counseled and educate Client on breastfeeding and address newborn feeding problems.
Staff Nurse
Mother/Baby Unit, Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided patient care to postpartum and newborns on mother/Baby unit
- Performed initial assessment and admission of newborns to well side Nursery
- Assumed night shift representation for breastfeeding unit counsel
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse /Lactation Consultant
Mom- Baby Unit, Denver Health
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Attended deliveries to care for baby and assess all newborns
- Counseled and educate patient on Breastfeeding and address newborn feeding problems
- Provided total patient care and support to long term antepartum, postpartum and newborn patients, on mom- baby unit
- Performed NST's and Doppler and provided care to high risk antepartum patients
- Provided professional role model for new staff as preceptor
- Participated in rapid improvement committee of unit
- Taught breastfeeding class to postpartum patients
- Developed and implemented over 75 individual breastfeeding plans in one year.
RN Case Manager
Nurse Family Partnership Program at Denver Health
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided home based support and education to high risk first time pregnant women
- Identified client needs and develop plan of care accordingly
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in developing care plan
- Provided support, education, counseling and referral services which are client-centered and appropriate for presenting problems.
Staff Nurse
Mom- Baby Unit, Denver Health
11.2003 - 06.2006
- Counseled and educate patients in labor, postpartum and newborn care
- Performed initial assessment and admission of newborns to well side nursery
- Drew blood from newborns for basic lab work
- Initiated baby feeding (breast and nipples) and assisted parents with related problems
- Cross trained to Newborn Intensive Care Unit
- Performed Non-Stress test to antepartum patients
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Colposcopy Coordinator
Women's Care Clinic, Denver health
04.1996 - 12.1999
- Coordinated follow up treatment for patient with abnormal Pap smear
- Educated patients in preterm birth prevention
- Assessed OB patients during intake
- Coordinated treatment of patients with urinary incontinence
- Coordinated care of patients in infertility clinic
- Triaged patients on site and via telephone using triage protocols in place in clinic
- Teach Lamaze classes for Spanish speaking patients
- Unit safety representative
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
Staff Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Center of Denver
02.1995 - 06.1995
- Coordinated total nursing care for residents
- Maintained standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures
- Assessed resident's needs initiates and updates MDS, Designs and adjusts plan of care, attends residents care conferences, participates in residents planning
- Established and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with residents and other significant individuals
- Administered medications and performed treatments.
Charge Nurse Transitional Care Unit
Aurora Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Responsible for patient care planning and coordination as well as delegation of aspects of care within established parameters
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in area of supervision and directed staff in its application.
OB/Labor and Delivery Nurse
Fundación Santa Fe De Bogotá
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Performed non-stress tests
- Provided total patient care and support during labor and delivery process
- Counseled and educated patients in labor, postpartum and newborn care treatment
- Assisted doctor with delivery and immediate newborn care
- Assisted in management of obstetrical emergency intervention
- Provided complete care for C-section surgery patients: admitting, circulating Scrubbing, recovery and discharging plans
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Charge Nurse
Clínica Bautista
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Supervised entire hospital evening nursing staff and became main source of troubleshooting among nursing professionals
- Responsible for overall nursing staff performance and total care of 70 bed facility
- Successfully filled in as Director of Nursing in absence
- Acting Nurse Manager of five operating room facility for 9 months
- Provided direct patient care, kept legal documents of nurses and maintained communication among patient care staff and physicians
- Interviewed potential staff members and recommended hiring of applicants with appropriate skills and behavior in collaboration with recruitment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia01.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia01.1986
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- IBCLC
- Maternal health
- Multicultural competence
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Care Planning
- Spanish Fluency
- EMR / EHR
Additionalcoursesandcertifications
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
- Telephone Triage
- InterQual Training
- Case Management practice training
- Cultural Consciousness
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Currentlicense
- Colorado Registered Nurse since 11/94
- New Jersey Registered Nurse since 7/09
- New York Registered Nurse since 7/10
Timeline
Nurse Educator, Per Diem
Physician Affiliate Group of New York
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Public Health Nurse
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
06.2017 - Current
Obstetric Care Manager
New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2017
Nurse Home Visitor
Nurse Family Partnership Program at Funds for Public Health in New York
09.2011 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse
Mother/Baby Unit, Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2011
Staff Nurse /Lactation Consultant
Mom- Baby Unit, Denver Health
09.2008 - 08.2010
RN Case Manager
Nurse Family Partnership Program at Denver Health
06.2006 - 08.2008
Staff Nurse
Mom- Baby Unit, Denver Health
11.2003 - 06.2006
Colposcopy Coordinator
Women's Care Clinic, Denver health
04.1996 - 12.1999
Staff Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Center of Denver
02.1995 - 06.1995
Charge Nurse Transitional Care Unit
Aurora Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 06.1995
OB/Labor and Delivery Nurse
Fundación Santa Fe De Bogotá
01.1992 - 01.1993
Charge Nurse
Clínica Bautista
01.1987 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Norte
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Norte
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