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Deborah Isham

West Seneca

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care 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 and respectful communication. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and promoting health in diverse populations.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kaleida Health
01.2017 - Current
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Assisted in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations

Licensed Practical Nurse

McGuire Group
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
12-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
12-2021

Skills

  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • IV insertion and drug therapy management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Culturally-sensitive and inclusive care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • High level of autonomy
  • Exceptional teamwork

Certification

Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kaleida Health
01.2017 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

McGuire Group
12.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Erie Community College

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