Harmony Quinones, RN
Central Square,NY
Summary
Energetic and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking to use learned skills and knowledge to assist your educational institution in a nursing role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
Pharmacy Technician
Brewerton Pharmacy
08.2008 - 10.2017
- Speaking with patients and relaying information between patients, pharmacists, doctors and insurance companies.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Inputting or updating patient insurance information into a computer system.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Medication Reconciliation Technician
St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Streamlined pharmacy workflow by efficiently prioritizing and managing multiple medication reconciliation tasks simultaneously.
- Enhanced medication management for patients by diligently updating electronic medical records with accurate information.
- Speak to and answer all relevant questions from doctors and pharmacists.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various software programs commonly used in pharmacies for effective data management and analysis.
- Reduced medication errors by collaborating closely with healthcare teams to ensure proper medication reconciliation.
Pharmacy Technician
St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Fill desired patient medications and deliver medications to specific destinations including floors and units
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY06.2014
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Paul V. Moore High School
Central Square, NY06.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Vitals Monitoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- NRP Certfication
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Medication Reconciliation Technician
St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
02.2015 - 08.2015
Pharmacy Technician
St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
01.2014 - 02.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Brewerton Pharmacy
08.2008 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Bachelor of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Le Moyne College
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Paul V. Moore High School
- BLS Certification
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- NRP Certfication
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