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Desiree Short

Chicopee,United States

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

Westfield Gardens
Westfield, MA
09.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
  • Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
  • Antibiotic stewardship
  • Wound care
  • Staff development

RN Case Manager

Baystate Home Health and Hospice
West Springfield, MA
08.2022 - Current
  • Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
  • Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
  • Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.

RN Unit Manager

Governors Center
Westfield, MA
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2020

Some College (No Degree) - MSN

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Patient Care Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Infectious disease control
  • Antibiotic stewardship
  • Staff Training
  • Complex wound care

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
  • Phi Theta Kappa

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

Westfield Gardens
09.2023 - Current

RN Case Manager

Baystate Home Health and Hospice
08.2022 - Current

RN Unit Manager

Governors Center
09.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College

Some College (No Degree) - MSN

Southern New Hampshire University

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