DEBORAH DIEUDONNE
Lindenhurst,NY
Summary
Well-organized Registered Nurse offering seven years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down / Telemetry Unit
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN - COLUMBIA IRVIN MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - Current
- Manage 3 - 4 surgical stepdown patients
- Manage and monitor LVAD patients
- Manage other surgical stepdown patients such as Thoracic, LAP surgery, Colorectal, Vascular and Hepatobiliary surgeries
- Manage vent/trach patients, patients with JP drains, PCA pumps and other drips
- Admit COVID positive or POST COVID patients with cardiovascular diseases and inputting patient's profile information using EPIC medical system
- Perform head to toe assessment on cardiac and vascular patients with a patient to nurse ratio 4:1
- Assess vital signs and administer medications following the five rights of medication administration
- Interpret cardiac rhythms for patients that are on telemetry monitor and perform EKG exams, Glucose Point of Care Check
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Patient Care Associates
- Implement fall and safety precautions, CAUTI and CLABSI preventions
- Perform proactive, purposeful hourly rounding
- Patient education provided including but not limited to congestive heart failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Block, Stroke, new medications, infection control and dressing change
- Pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods specifically for vascular surgery/post procedure patients due to increased amount of postoperative pain
- Provide satisfactory patient and customer service using SOLER system (Sit squarely, Open posture, Lean towards the client, Eye contact, Relax)
- Participate and assist with various Rapid Responses, Code Blue or Stroke Codes that occur on the unit.
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry Stepdown Unit)
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Admit patients with cardiac and vascular diseases and inputting patient's profile information in Medical Sunrise System
- Perform head to toe assessment on cardiac and vascular patients with a patient to nurse ratio 4:1
- Assess vital signs and administer medications following the five rights of medication administration
- Interpret cardiac rhythms for patients that are on telemetry monitor and perform EKG exams and Glucose Point of Care
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Patient Care Associates, and delegate appropriate tasks to Nursing Assistants
- Implement fall and safety precautions, CAUTI and CLABSI preventions
- Perform proactive, purposeful hourly rounding
- Patient education provided including but not limited to congestive heart failure, PCI procedures, new medications, infection control and dressing change
- Pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods specifically for vascular surgery/post procedure patients due to increased amount of postoperative pain
- Provide satisfactory patient and customer service using SOLER system (Sit squarely, Open posture, Lean towards the client, Eye contact, Relax)
- Perform Charge Nurse duties including but not limited setting up rooms for fellow nurses, taking report for incoming patients, scheduling for the next shift nurses, assisting nurses and patient care associates when needed, escalating any conflicts to the Assistant Nurse Manager or Assistant Director of Nursing when necessary
- Assist with sheath pulls post cardiac catheterization and vascular surgery angiograms with Physician Assistant at bedside
- Assist with dressing change for vascular surgery patients with vascular surgeons' team at bedside
- Assist with central line placements with physician at bedside
- Participate and assist with various Rapid Responses, Code Blue or Stroke Codes that occur on the unit.
Medsurge / Oncology/ Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed initial patient assessments and work with the medical team to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages in accordance with hospital's policy
- Created patient's care plan for each individual for continuity of care
- Managed an average caseload of six patients per shift
- Adapted to rapidly changing work environment
- Interacted with patients and families and provided answers to questions
- Monitored seizure patients, provided safety when having a seizure and performed neurologic assessments post seizure
- Quickly assessed patient's conditions and obtain vital signs
- Ensured compliance with patient privacy and regulations
- Addressed the direct care needs of each patient
- Recorded patients' medical history, vitals, and test results in electronic medical charts using Sunrise Medical Software
- Observed patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided individualized education for patient, family and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care
- Administered medications and injections, IV therapy, and test glucose levels
- Performed venipuncture, and provided wound care
- Maintained control of narcotics by correctly signing out and counting of medications
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management
- Provided comprehensive instructions on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care and recovery goals
- Delegated assignments to nursing assistants within their scope of practice
- Precepted student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care.
Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Telemetry Unit
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Assessed and documented vital signs
- Tested and charted blood sugar levels
- Performed 12-lead EKG on patients with suspected cardiac abnormalities
- Obtained blood work (PHLEBOTOMY), stool and urine specimen for laboratory testing
- Obtained and documented daily weights
- Provided Foley care and documented intakes and outputs
- Answered signal lights or call bell promptly
- Provided patient's needs such as helping them ambulate to the bathroom, sit in a recliner chair, or get dressed
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing and grooming
- Change bed and bed spread
- Provided meals and beverages for clients
- Assisted nursing staff in performing patient care
- Provided patients and families with emotional support
- Maintained clean, orderly and well-stocked environment
- Adhered to all patients' safety guidelines, institutional policies, and company regulations at all time
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation electronically and in accordance with the agency's guidelines
- Provided assistance in numerous departments, including ICU, Orthopedic Unit, Cardio Thoracic Unit, PACU, Psychiatric, Medical Surgical Units, and the Emergency Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MOLLOY COLLEGE - Barbara Hagan School of Nursing
05.2016
Skills
- Fluent in French, Creole, English and Spanish
- EPIC and Sunrise Clinical Software proficiency
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Course
- AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
- NARCAN TRAINING
- NASSAU COUNTY SMOKING CESSATION
License Number
727971
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
References
Maureen Lowers-Roach, Patient Care Director, NYP/Columbia Hospital, 646-584-4026, robinsm@nyp.org Gina Antolino-Resnick, Nurse Manager, Lenox Hill Hospital, 347-672-4066, gantolinoresnick@northwell.edu Greta Goldbrick, Nurse Manager, Lenox Hill Hospital, 646-652-9688, ggoldbrick@northwell.edu
Timeline
Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down / Telemetry Unit
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN - COLUMBIA IRVIN MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry Stepdown Unit)
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 07.2020
Medsurge / Oncology/ Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 12.2018
Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Telemetry Unit
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MOLLOY COLLEGE - Barbara Hagan School of Nursing
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Course
- AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
- NARCAN TRAINING
- NASSAU COUNTY SMOKING CESSATION
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