DANIELLE-MAE FRANCIS
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with over five years of healthcare experience, including providing acute orthopedic and surgical nursing care at Hospital for Special Surgery. Skilled in an interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Known for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining exceptional clinical judgment in fast-paced hospital settings. Seeking opportunities to expand clinical expertise while continuing to provide outstanding patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to postoperative orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
- Perform detailed physical and neurological assessments while monitoring patients for clinical deterioration.
- Administer medications safely using the seven rights of medication administration.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient assessments and physician orders.
- Coordinate care with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, wound care, mobility precautions, pain management, and discharge instructions.
- Monitor surgical sites, drains, neurovascular status, and postoperative complications.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and Joint Commission standards.
- Prioritize care for multiple patients in a high-acuity orthopedic environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, New York
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported registered nurses in delivering comprehensive care for orthopedic and surgical patients.
- Obtained and documented vital signs while promptly reporting abnormal findings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, and positioning.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing fall prevention strategies and infection control measures.
- Addressed patient requests promptly, enhancing comfort and satisfaction through compassionate bedside care.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe patient care environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NYAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NYSkills
Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Wound Care
- Postoperative Care
- Orthopedic Nursing
- IV Therapy
- Infection Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Certification
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• NY & NJ Registered Nurse License –
NJ RN #26NR27371200,
NY RN #916-342
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital For Special Surgery
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Hospital For Special Surgery
01.2021 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York