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Debora Lusignan

Foster,Rhode Island

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service; I am prepared to further contribute to healthcare excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice RN

Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2016 - 02.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments and developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient care outcomes and enhance the quality of life for hospice patients
  • Served as a preceptor for on-coming staff, response nurse for hospice patients with urgent needs, and triage nurse.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Advanced EMT

Foster Ambulance Corps
10.2000 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in the development of training materials and presentations to educate fellow EMTs on updated protocols and best practices.
  • Administered intravenous fluids as necessary to stabilize patients'' conditions before arrival at the hospital facilities.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate assessments and appropriate treatments for patients.
  • Mentored new EMTs in advanced skills, fostering teamwork among colleagues while enhancing their knowledge and capabilities.

Pediatric Home Care RN

Maxim Health Care
09.2015 - 11.2017
  • Supported caregivers by providing resources, emotional support, training on proper techniques to promote a safe environment at home.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and maintaining thorough documentation.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to adapt nursing interventions in response to changing conditions or emergent situations.
  • Delivered high-quality care while adhering to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards within the home health setting.

Surgical ICU RN

The Miriam Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015

Emergency Room RN

Rhode Island Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2015

Emergency Room Technician

Kent Hospital
01.2004 - 09.2014

Education

BSN -

University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, RI
01.2013

Skills

  • MyUnity, Epic & Netsmart Competency
  • Excel, DocuSign, Outlook, & Teams Competency
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician-Cardiac (EMT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Endotracheal Intubation Certification

Personal Information

Title: RN, BSN

Timeline

Hospice RN

Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2016 - 02.2024

Pediatric Home Care RN

Maxim Health Care
09.2015 - 11.2017

Surgical ICU RN

The Miriam Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015

Emergency Room RN

Rhode Island Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2015

Emergency Room Technician

Kent Hospital
01.2004 - 09.2014

Advanced EMT

Foster Ambulance Corps
10.2000 - 12.2020

BSN -

University of Rhode Island

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