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JAMES ANDERSEN

Bay Shore,NY

Summary

Registered Nurse with more than five years of telemetry, medical-surgical, and Clinical Decision Unit experience seeking an ICU Registered Nurse position at Plainview Hospital. Self-motivated and patient-focused professional who excels within a team and individually. Uses exceptional communication skills within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, building a strong rapport with both peers and patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Syosset Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Exhibits excellent communication skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Analyzes cardiac rhythms in the unit's telemetry room, collaborating with the telemetry technicians to promptly identify, address, and notify RN's of rhythm changes.
  • Participated in the Rapid Emergency Action & Critical Thinking program, becoming a REACT champion for the telemetry unit, providing additional knowledge and experience during emergency medical situations.

Registered Nurse

Mather Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Provided patient-centered care to a varied patient population on the hospital’s telemetry unit.
  • Worked in the Clinical Decision Unit on a rotating basis, providing care for a high volume of patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Regularly cared for COVID-19 patients from the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
  • Administered medications to patients within safe parameters.
  • Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Interpreting EKGs and telemetry monitoring
  • Preceptor for new graduates
  • REACT champion
  • IV starts and drug administration
  • Blood transfusions
  • PICC and central line care
  • Stroke care and assessments
  • Ventilator and tracheostomy care
  • Wound care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of New York, License #753078
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
  • Basic Life Support Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Syosset Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mather Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Farmingdale State College
JAMES ANDERSEN