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Eileen Dugan RN, BSN

Mahopac

Summary

Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Optum
Mount Kisco
01.2023 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medication, started intravenous fluids, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Assisted the physician with pain management therapies: epidurals, nerve blocks, and ablations.
  • Assisted the physician with endoscopic procedures: colonoscopy and EGD.
  • Provided care in all phases: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure.

Registered Nurse

Saint John's Riverside Hospital
Yonkers
01.1999 - 01.2025
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Nursing Coordinator Opioid Treatment

Saint Joseph Medical Center
Yonkers
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for the nursing team to identify areas for improvement and provided feedback accordingly.
  • Ensured adherence to established safety protocols within the department to minimize risk of injury or illness among staff members and patients.
  • Assessed patients' medical needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in planning health promotion activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated current systems used by nurses in order to make recommendations on how they can be improved upon.
  • Implemented changes based on feedback received from surveys conducted among patients regarding satisfaction levels with their care.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment as well as infection control practices while adhering to safety protocols established by governing bodies.
  • Monitored supplies inventory to ensure adequate availability of needed materials for providing quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the nursing unit including staffing assignments, scheduling shifts, monitoring productivity levels, and addressing any issues that arose.

Nurse Manager

St John's Riverside Hospital
Yonkers
01.2005 - 04.2018
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
  • Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
  • Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
  • Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
  • Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
  • Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.

Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Phelps Memorial Hospital
Sleepy Hollow
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Ensure safe delivery of care in behavioral health setting

Registered Nurse Per Diem

Montefiore Hospital
Bronx
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Ensured safe delivery of care in the acute psychiatric unit.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

Registered Nurse Per Diem

Putnam Hospital Center
Carmel
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Ensured safe delivery of care in an acute psychiatric unit.

Per Diem Registered Nurse

St. Christopher's Inn
Garrison
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Managed multiple tasks while providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Management of patients with addiction/withdrawal interventions.

Registered Nurse

Martinsville Family Practice
Bridgewater
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Branchburg Family Practice
Branchburg Township
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University
Lodi, NJ
05-2006

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ
05-1997

LPN - Nursing

Somerset County Technical Institute
Bridgewater, NJ
05-1995

Skills

  • IV management
  • Precepting
  • Health care consultation
  • Vaccine administration
  • Medical assessment
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Committee participant: Service Excellence
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Mental health nursing
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Pain clinics
  • Documentation and charting
  • Psychiatric and mental health care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Optum
01.2023 - Current

Nursing Coordinator Opioid Treatment

Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Phelps Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse Per Diem

Montefiore Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse Per Diem

Putnam Hospital Center
01.2010 - 01.2011

Per Diem Registered Nurse

St. Christopher's Inn
01.2006 - 01.2009

Nurse Manager

St John's Riverside Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse

Saint John's Riverside Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Martinsville Family Practice
01.1997 - 01.1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

Branchburg Family Practice
01.1995 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Raritan Valley Community College

LPN - Nursing

Somerset County Technical Institute
Eileen Dugan RN, BSN