Elizabeth Rojas-Dofredo
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse/ Transitional Nursery/ Charge Nurse
Health + Hospitals Queens
Jamaica, New York
06.2012 - Current
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Utilized a variety of monitors and equipment such as mechanical ventilators, phototherapy lights, infusion pumps and syringe drivers in caring for infants in the NICU setting.
- Assisted in procedures such as intubation, umbilical line and PICC placement.
- Cared for neonates requiring oxygen, ventilators, oscillators, feeding tubes and those neonates with special care needs.
- Provide parents with information on infant's condition and progress, encouraged visitation and participation in infant's care.
- Prepared parents for infant's discharge.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Home Health Nurse
First Step Nursing
New York, NY
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
Charge Nurse and Admission Room Staff Nurse/ Per Diem
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
Yonkers, New York
09.2009 - 01.2016
- Provide nursing care for infants, children and adolescents with complex respiratory neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
- Act as a direct liaison between staff nurses on duty and the house supervisor and doctor on-call on patient updates and changes in status
- Supervise a staff of registered nurses, certified nurse's aides, and licensed practical nurses in a 24-bed unit.
- Provide education and psychosocial support for families in helping cope with illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05-2009
Skills
- Epic Superuser
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Patient Assessment
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
License/Certifications
- Current New York Registered Nurse license
- Neonatal resuscitation provider
- Basic life support
Affiliations/ Memberships
- Maternal Child Council Member
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
First Step Nursing
10.2016 - 11.2017
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse/ Transitional Nursery/ Charge Nurse
Health + Hospitals Queens
06.2012 - Current
Charge Nurse and Admission Room Staff Nurse/ Per Diem
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
09.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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