Destiny Rodriguez
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional Registered Nurse with excellent time management and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in Medical Surgical Trauma nursing. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Ready to use and develop new skills in a new area of patient care and medical procedures in a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Cristian Petcu
02.2000 - 03.2021
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures and placed patient safety devices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry, x-rays, and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for patient safety.
- Participated in quarterly OSHA and HIPAA training
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits
Appointment Setter
Visiting Nurse Services Of NY
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
- Used provided call list to sort, organize and prioritize before making outbound calls to potential customers.
- Acted as the first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Received inbound calls and initiated outbound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
- Checked in visitors, distributed visitor badges, and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
- Screened potential customers to determine interest and requirements for products and services of the company.
- Scheduled follow-up calls with potential customers to gain interest in scheduling appointments.
- Communicated with management to provide feedback on the value and productiveness of the appointment-setting process.
- Called and rescheduled appointments for clients.
- Entered daily data in computer systems and documented office activities.
- Addressed client inquiries and updated database information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN, BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2015
Skills
- BLS certified
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Training and Development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
03.2023 - Current
Appointment Setter
Visiting Nurse Services Of NY
02.2015 - 06.2015
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Cristian Petcu
02.2000 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - RN, BSN
Chamberlain University
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