Frances Yurkiw
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is adept at managing complex patient care for 12+ year experience. I have strong collaboration skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extremely motivated to improve and further enhance my skills. I have provided patient education and streamlined care processes, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction with positive feedback from patient and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Maternal Fetal Special Care Unit
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Perform fetal non-stress test, administration of magnesium sulfate
- Responsible for antepartum, fetal demise, postpartum patients, and inductions.
- Often assume charge nurse responsibilities.
- Manage patient care from admission to discharge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2011 - 09.2018
- Managed caseload of 7-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture, catheterizations, tube feeds, ostomy dressings, and wound care in a acute fast paced unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assumed position Discharge Nurse Coordinator.
- Collaborated and communicated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans. While maintaining optimal patient care and enhancing treatment strategies.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY08.2005
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Knowledge in Microsoft word and Microsoft Excel
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Patient Discharges
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Licensed NY State Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse
- ACLS and BLS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Maternal Fetal Special Care Unit
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Nassau Community College
- Licensed NY State Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse
- ACLS and BLS certified
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