Jacqueline Rodriguez
New York,NY
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional with solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing procedures and excellent patient care skills. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, communication and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing task and organizing task to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections among vulnerable neonates.
- Assisted with successful resuscitation efforts for critically ill newborns, prioritizing immediate needs and stabilizing vital signs.
- Reduced complications in high-risk neonates through close monitoring, timely interventions, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided specialized nursing care to premature infants, addressing unique developmental needs and fostering growth and development.
- Advocated for the unique needs of individual patients and their families, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support throughout their medical journey.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop targeted treatment plans for infants with complex medical conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in neonatal nursing.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on newborns, identifying potential health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the patient''s hospital stay.
Registered Nurse
New York Langone Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
Senior Medical Secretary/ Medical Assistant
New York Langone Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2022
- Deliver patient care to patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Initiate patient's care and complete physician's orders through follow ups and reconciliation
- Assist with scheduling procedures and medications, explain test/lab results to patient and family
- Responsible for insurance verifications and eligibility
- Fill out insurance documents and arrange for hospital admissions
- Ensure all policies and procedures were in accordance with facility and in compliance to hospital standards
- Review work for accuracy and completeness
- Work alongside with physicians, nurse practitioners and inpatient hospitalist to ensure all patients needs were met in timely manner
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Facilitated new patient prescriptions, refills and prescription pre-authorizations.
- Prioritized calls through screening process, transferred calls, and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Senior Medical Secretary/Oncology
Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Meet and greeted patients and visitors with exceptional customer service
- Provided timely courteous and knowledgeable response to information request; screened and transferred call to appropriate party extensions
- Printed face sheets and HIPPA form up to date registration as needed
- Reviewed Epic lab orders for accuracy before printing
- Review and secured all referrals
- Maintained patient flow, ensuring no patients were waiting for long periods at a time for chemotherapy
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
ASA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Brooklyn, NY01.2021
Medical Assistant - undefined
Mandl Allied Health School
New York, NY06.2000
Skills
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Epic
- HIPPA Certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
- GE/IDX Healthcare
- Office Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Register Nurse New York State Board of Nursing (License # available upon request)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
New York Langone Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Medical Secretary/ Medical Assistant
New York Langone Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2022
Senior Medical Secretary/Oncology
Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
ASA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Medical Assistant - undefined
Mandl Allied Health School
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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