Managed over 30 patients at Hard-to-Place ACS group residence program for adolescent youth.
Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronxville, NY
10.2020 - 04.2022
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, bladder irrigation, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as charge nurse on 26-bed unit.