Isis Sykes
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Self-motivated Registered Nurse with a diverse skill set. Several years of nursing experience in both acute psychiatric and home-health fields. Prior to nursing, I gained over 5 years of Case Management experience working in a high-volume urban area issuing Medicaid, food stamp, and emergency housing benefits to the community. I have excellent assessment, interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
04.2021 - Current
- Provide direct quality care to child, adolescent, and adult patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Complete treatment plans, admission and discharge procedures.
- Lead successful team comprised of LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Administer medications via oral, topical and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Respond to numerous unpredictable situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversee care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others. Explain useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
School Nurse
East Orange Board Of Education
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Healthcare Support and Training Specialist
Arc Of Union County
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Utilize the nursing process to provide evidence-based nursing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other associated morbidities.
- Perform dual roles as residential and day program nurse managing a caseload of 100 individuals in a group home setting and sharing responsibility of 100+ individuals in a day program setting.
- Serve as liaison between families, day program personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of Individuals served.
- Interpret healthcare related terminology for staff and maintain communication with physician’s offices.
- Monitor weights and vital signs of individuals served and collaborate with internal healthcare supports for feedback and guidance.
- Coordinate hospital/rehab center/ emergency discharges, monitor the individual’s condition, make sure physician orders are carried out, and medications are reconciled.
- Coordinate therapeutic services needed -physical therapy, speech, occupational, etc.
- Train staff members on medical equipment assistive devises, blood pressure machines, insulin administration, diabetes overview, glucometer use, blood sugar monitoring, etc
- Participate in Pre-Admission/discharge process, attend ISP and IDT meetings.
Registered Nurse
Alaris Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administer medications orally, topically, parental, and enteral. Provide wound care treatments, g-tube feedings, and respiratory treatments
- Perform diagnostics tests and prepares patients for examinations/treatments
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and at home management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care & Nursing Services
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and disease management to home health pediatric patients.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs, nebulizers, g-tube feeding machines, and glucose meters.
- Administer respiratory treatments, g-tube feedings, wound care, assist with ADLs, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, etc to promote continuity of care.
- Accompany patients to doctors appointments as needed to advocate for the patient and their families.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Long Term Acute Care Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided ventilator management, tracheotomy care, administered critical care medications via intravenous drip.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and/or changes in patient's condition to the Physician.
- Performed diagnostics tests, administers medication, prepares patients for examinations/treatments
- Supervised clinical staff members assisting with the patients care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Family Service Worker
NJ, Essex County Welfare Office
08.2014 - 04.2021
- Collects, analyzes, and records data to identify social service needs
- Conducted applicant interviews and determined eligibility for public assistance programs.
- Assisted applicants in coordinating and referring to other appropriate social service agencies.
- Participated in judicial proceedings and meetings to report findings in determining application decision.
- Verified applicant information by conducting field visits to validate information reported on application.
- Managed caseload of over 100 applicants, consistently reviewing income eligibility via statewide verification system.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, NJ04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Heath
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ08.2007
Skills
- Case Management, Doctor/Provider Collaboration, Patient and Family Advocacy,
- Medical Supply Management, Medical Device Prescriptions
- Wound Assessment Management
- First Aid, CPR (BLS)
- Pharmacologic Intervention: IV medication, Intramuscular Injections, Oral medications, etc
- Airway Management: Tracheostomy care, ventilator management
- Community Healthcare Programming and Collaboration
- Diagnostic Test/ Procedure Evaluations
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Diet and Nutrition: Specialized diets, parental nutrition, enteral feedings
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Registered Nurse, BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
School Nurse
East Orange Board Of Education
01.2023 - 04.2024
Healthcare Support and Training Specialist
Arc Of Union County
04.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alaris Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Columbus Long Term Acute Care Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care & Nursing Services
09.2019 - 04.2021
Family Service Worker
NJ, Essex County Welfare Office
08.2014 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Bachelor of Science - Public Heath
Stockton University
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