DOREEN TOMLINSON
BRONX,NEW YORK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 9 years of healthcare experience in a long-term care setting. Delivers expert care to patients with a broad range of medical conditions. Utilize nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bronx Lebanon Special Care Center
Bronx
04.2015 - Current
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills.
- Utilized electronic medical records for accurate charting and reporting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered culturally competent care tailored to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gold Crest Care Center
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through regular repositioning of immobile patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Guest Assistant
Toys R Us
12.2004 - 02.2005
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Resolved guest complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herbert Lehman College
06-2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Herbert Lehman College
05-2015
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Hostos Community College
12-2012
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance
Allen School
12-2004
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- SBAR communication
- Patient Evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Discharge
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Affiliations
Member of PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society 2009
Deans List 2009
Magna Cum Laude 2015
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, No. 656880 - 1, 2836130
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC, 2023018322
- BLS Certification, 245416218771, 2024-02-01, 2026-02-28
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bronx Lebanon Special Care Center
04.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gold Crest Care Center
01.2005 - 01.2013
Guest Assistant
Toys R Us
12.2004 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herbert Lehman College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Herbert Lehman College
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Hostos Community College
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance
Allen School
- Registered Nurse, New York, No. 656880 - 1, 2836130
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC, 2023018322
- BLS Certification, 245416218771, 2024-02-01, 2026-02-28
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