Janice DeFranza RN
Henderson,NV
Summary
I am in search of a well-meaning position to utilize my strengths and work experience. I am hard-working, motivated, compassionate, respectful, and professional. I take pride in my work and commitments. I am looking for a new and challenging position to utilize my skills within the health field.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN SCHOOL NURSE
Greater Las Vegas Academy
Henderson, NV
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the health and wellbeing of students o Developing and implementing health plans o Responsible for immunization records o Student milestone assessments o Sitting in on I.E.P.’s (Individual Education Plans) o Implementing health needs of students
RN
Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with thirty one patients in twelve hour shifts
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Las Vegas Gastroenterology Clinic
Las Vegas, NV
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Took care of 20 -25 post operative colonoscopy patients
- Prepared patients discharge
- Assist with discharge
- Monitored vital signs
- Administer medication
Staff/Floor Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Henderson, NV
10.2008 - 06.2013
- 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts, 10-12 patients
- Various illness, disease, disability
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
- Admissions/documentation/medication/discharge
- Med./Surg
- Patients with orthopedic/cardiac surgery
- IV/Blood transfusions and surgical/wound care
- Interdisciplinary team
- Obtained- New Hire Preceptorship
Staff/Charge Nurse and Supervisor
Del Mar Gardens
Henderson, NV
01.2000 - 09.2007
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.1994 - 01.2000
- 12 Med./Surg
- Patients
- Admissions/documentation/medication/discharge
- Blood transfusions, surgical/wound care
- Telemetry/status post
- Cardiac unit/nursery
- Interdisciplinary team
Brooklyn Hospital- Medical Surgical
Brooklyn, NY
06.1991 - 01.1994
- Long term care, 180 beds, 32 bed Medicare/rehab unit
- Supervised and assisted Restorative Certified Nursing Aides
- Supervised and assisted Licensed Practical Nurses
- Administered medication (4-5 rounds)
- IV antibiotics/wound care/dressings/ostomy sites
- Insertion of Gastric tube/Foley Catheters
- Coordinated/performed patient assessment
- Patient admissions/discharges/transfers/ documentation
- Code Blue responder/CPR initiator
- Interdisciplinary team
RN Staff Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
03.1990 - 06.1991
- Neonatal ICU (premature infants)
- Orthopedic/medical/surgical floor
- Admissions/documentation/medication/discharge
- Insertion of nasal gastric tube
- Telemetry
- Monitored patient levels
- Interdisciplinary team
RN Staff Nurse
Kings Highway Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
04.1987 - 02.1990
- 12 patients, LPN, Med/Surg floor
- 12 patients, RN, Cardiac unit
- Admissions/documentation/medication/discharge
- Surgical/wound care
- Telemetry
- Monitored patient levels
- Interdisciplinary team
Education
State Board Licensed- Registered Nurse (RN) Nevada Certified- BLS/CPR, ACLS -
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Nursing
Nevada
1987
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in electronic charting and administered medications
- IV Administration
- Scheduling
- Employee and coworker training
- Interpersonal skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intakes and Discharges
- Acute Rehabilitation
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Brooklyn Hospital-medical surgical unit
Brooklyn, NY
Long Island Hospital-med/surg unit
Brooklyn NY
Kings County Psychiatric Center/Unit
Brooklyn, NY
VA Medical center-med/surg unit
Brooklyn,NY
Brookdale Hospital- Labor/Delivery, Pediatrics
Brooklyn, NY
Timeline
RN
Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas
02.2022 - 08.2022
RN SCHOOL NURSE
Greater Las Vegas Academy
01.2018 - Current
Las Vegas Gastroenterology Clinic
02.2017 - 10.2017
Staff/Floor Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 06.2013
Staff/Charge Nurse and Supervisor
Del Mar Gardens
01.2000 - 09.2007
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Hospital
06.1994 - 01.2000
Brooklyn Hospital- Medical Surgical
06.1991 - 01.1994
RN Staff Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
03.1990 - 06.1991
RN Staff Nurse
Kings Highway Hospital
04.1987 - 02.1990
State Board Licensed- Registered Nurse (RN) Nevada Certified- BLS/CPR, ACLS -
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Nursing
Nevada