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James Rippas

New York,New York

Summary

Highly motivated, skilled, and empathetic nurse with clinical experience in emergency medicine, home health care, and 5 years of experience as an emergency medical technician. Known for direct and friendly communication and a passion for educating, empowering, and advocating for patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Visiting Nurse

VNS Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide nursing care.
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided skilled procedures such as wound care, medication management, disease education, safety supervision.
  • Developed and supervised a home health aide plan of care.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Mount Sinai West
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Performed assessment and provided treatment for emergency patients.
  • Cared for patients with complaints ranging from minor injuries to major life threats.
  • Frequently practiced blood draws, IV placement, medication administration, urinary catheter insertion, behavioral deescalation, wound dressing, documentation, and patient education.

Emergency Medical Technician

RWJBarnabas Health
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Responded to emergency medical calls in rural, suburban, and urban communities.
  • Performed thorough assessment of critically sick and injured patients.
  • Provided treatment to patients in a prehospital environment, including CPR, bleeding control, medication administration, spinal immobilization, oxygen delivery, and safe lifting/moving.

Volunteer EMT & Special Operations Member

Ridgewood Emergency Services
09.2018 - 11.2023
  • Served as an EMS Lieutenant and assisted in leadership and administrative functions such as planning events, coordinating education classes, and training new members.
  • Engaged with the local community in various involvement activities, village events, vaccination clinics, and municipal meetings.
  • Responded to both medical and non-medical emergencies as an EMT and Special Operations member respectively.

Emergency Medical Technician

NJ Mobile HealthCare
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Responded to 911 calls throughout multiple towns in northern New Jersey.
  • Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
  • Provided non-emergency transport between numerous healthcare facilities, homes, and clinics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rutgers University School of Nursing
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2023

Fellowship -

Mount Sinai West
New York, NY
05.2024

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA | July 2023
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA | May 2024
  • Basic Life Support, AHA | February 2023
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPI | December 2023

Timeline

Home Health Visiting Nurse

VNS Health
07.2024 - Current

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Mount Sinai West
11.2023 - 06.2024

Emergency Medical Technician

RWJBarnabas Health
02.2020 - 11.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

NJ Mobile HealthCare
02.2019 - 10.2021

Volunteer EMT & Special Operations Member

Ridgewood Emergency Services
09.2018 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rutgers University School of Nursing

Fellowship -

Mount Sinai West

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