Desiree Edwards
BSN RN
Monticello
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse 5 South M/S Tele
Garnet Health Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Specialized Nursing Technician MICU
Garnet Health Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces
- Scheduled medical appointments
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Student Nurse Extern
Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated closely with a nurse preceptor on a medical surgical floor to deliver patient care
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments
- Performed accurate and timely documentation of patient information in EPIC
- Performed medication administration and nursing skills under the guidance of a preceptor
Telemetry Technician
Garnet Health Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to RN
- Documented heart rhythms according to institutions policies
Education
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Monticello, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJSkills
- Documentation
- Patient support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Patient records
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licenses
- New York State Nursing License
Timeline
Registered Nurse 5 South M/S Tele
Garnet Health Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Specialized Nursing Technician MICU
Garnet Health Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2025
Telemetry Technician
Garnet Health Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School