ELIZABETH GAMBOA
BERGENFIELD,NJ
Summary
Dedicated NICU nurse with experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert at patient care planning, colleague communication and administering direct patient care. Compassionate patient advocate and quick-thinking problem solver with excellent judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Mont Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
08.2004 - Current
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Directed assistive personnel to maintain safe, efficient and effective care.
- Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Monitored and coordinated daily patient care activities, including medical review, health screenings and updates.
- Made strategic decisions to better allocate resources.
- Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.3
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 3 neonatal ICU patients in level4 setting.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Provided training and supervision to [ RN Float pool ]-member staff in [NICU] .
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Far Eastern University
Philippines06.1987
Skills
- Patient care delivery
- Medical documentation
- Quality improvements
Updates with NICU conferences & lectures.
Attends Neonatal conferences & lectures to update myself & colleagues with ongoing trends in Neonatal care.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Mont Sinai Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Far Eastern University
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