INTERESTED IN IMPROVING MY SKILLS; WOUND CARE AND IV certification
Farah Romain
New Grad Registered Nurse
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 14 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in NY and certified in DIALYSIS.
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Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768
02.2020 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Pediatric Nurse
Department Of Health
, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries and life-threatening conditions.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Rd, New York
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belair Care Center
2478 Jerusalem Ave, NY
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - BIOSCIENCE
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY 06.2008 - 06.2008
Skills
Patient Management
undefinedCertification
DIALYSIS TRAINNING; ACLS/BLS
Interests
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Quote
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
09.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatric Nurse
Department Of Health
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BIOSCIENCE
SUNY Farmingdale
06.2008 - 06.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belair Care Center
08.2007 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - NURSING
SUNY Farmingdale
05.2001 -
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