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DORINE C. LAFOSSE

Hempstead,NY

Summary

Highly motivated individual who recognizes the importance of healthcare providers who give not only their best but their all. Experience in providing dental care for adolescent, mentally disabled, adult and geriatric populations. Experience in bedside nursing, providing empathetic care while completing tasks efficiently. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently interested in contract/per diem positions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PRN REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Stynt
01.2015 - Current
  • Per diem
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix, Dexis, and Eaglesoft.
  • Screened 6-10 patients daily for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Made and confirmed 30+ appointments during downtime, to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
  • Took and interpreted 18 individual X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.

Travel Nurse PCU

TRAVEL NURSE- PCU, ST. JAMES MERCY
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.

Night Shift

NYU LANGONE
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University
New York, NY
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
05.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY
04.2015

Skills

  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Unit Oversight
  • Pulmonary Conditions
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Admission
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Wound Care
  • IV Administration
  • Withdrawal Symptoms

Accomplishments

    Daisy Nurse 8/2022

    Nurse Residency Completion 2/2023


    ACLS -2023

    BLS-2023


    Registered Dental Hygienist

    Expires: JUNE 2024 NY

    License #028746


    Dental Hygiene ( Nitrous & Anesthesia)

    Registered Dental Hygienist

    Expires: JUNE 2024 NY

    License #004729


    Registered Nurse

    Expires: 11/2024

    NY License # 834070




Timeline

Travel Nurse PCU

TRAVEL NURSE- PCU, ST. JAMES MERCY
03.2023 - 07.2023

Night Shift

NYU LANGONE
01.2022 - 03.2023

PRN REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Stynt
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Farmingdale State College

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Briarcliffe College

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