Jennifer Frassetto
Nyack,NY
Summary
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE REGISTERED NURSE
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in healthcare settings, specializing in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Adept at utilizing Meditech and Epic systems for documentation. Committed to advancing patient recovery goals and improving overall health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
White Plains Hospital Center
08.2021 - Current
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Supported pain management through multimodal techniques.
Nursing Technician
White Plains Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Obtain and document vital signs, collect lab specimens, ambulate patients, address concerns, perform EKGs and blood sugar; while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines; chart patient information on Meditech and Epic.
- Care for 10-20 patients during a shift with an emphasis on direct patient care.
- Promptly answer call lights and respond to patients' needs; inform supervisors of any emergency.
- Work as a team member with the nurses and other health care providers to provide quality patient care.
- Turn or re-position bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Nurse Associate
Orthopedic White Plains Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Took vital signs, finger sticks, emptied urinary catheters, collected specimens and sputum cultures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and hygiene; ambulated patients.
- Shadowed a RN; administered medications, hung IV bags, pyxis med-station, charted patient on Meditech.
Home Heath Aid |Private Care
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Checked geriatric and Alzheimer patients' vital signs; assisted with personal care while supporting patient independence and well-being; administered prescribed oral medications.
- Prepared and served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Entertained, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY05.2021
Associate of Arts - Math and Science
SUNY-Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05.2016
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Diet and Nutrition
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical therapy support
- Post Operative Care
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
Daisy Recipient
Clinical Ladder III
Certification
American Heart Association (BLS)
American Heart Associate (ACLS)
Certified Preceptor
Additional Information
- LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATONS
- New York State Licensed Registered Professional Nurse
- License # 823534-01
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
White Plains Hospital Center
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Associate
Orthopedic White Plains Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Nursing Technician
White Plains Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Home Heath Aid |Private Care
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University
Associate of Arts - Math and Science
SUNY-Rockland Community College