Jennifer Frenkel
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced registered nurse seeking a position which will make use of my comprehensive health care training and excellent communication skills and will provide me with the opportunity for continued growth in the health care field
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center
Staten Island, New York
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Served as nurse manager to a 40 bedded ventilator unit
- Responsible for overseeing LPN and CNA staff to ensure optimal care was being provided to all residents
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Staff Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital North
Staten Island, New York
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Providing professional, competent compassionate care to ventilator dependent and medical patient population.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff Nurse, General Surgery
NYU- Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided patient care and education to acute surgical patient population.
- Proficient care of cardiac/telemetry patient.
- Successful pain management of the pre and post operative surgical patient.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families before, during and after surgeries.
- Assessed patient condition before, during and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
Staff Nurse
New York Hospital Queens
Flushing, NY
10.2010 - 12.2021
- Providing professional and compassionate nursing care to the medical/surgical and ventilator patient populations
- Successful care of the medically complex patient with resultant respiratory failure who require either artificial airway or ventilator assistance
- Utilization of knowledge base, clinical skills and critical thinking ability to develop, prioritize, organize and manage patient care assignment
- Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families, including healthy practices and treatment
- Successful collaboration with physicians, therapists and social workers to plan appropriate care of the patient from the time of admission to the point of discharge
Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
New York, NY
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Successfully cares for and assesses the needs of the acute surgical patient population
- Competent care for patients undergoing surgery for: multiple trauma, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, renal cancer, abdominal pathologies and vascular insufficiencies
- Management of complex wounds/fistulas, central lines, chest tubes, ostomies, surgical drains, parenteral/enteral nutrition and anticoagulation therapy
- Providing care to minimize post operative complications including DVT, pneumonia and wound infection
- Providing care to the patient with a tracheotomy/laryngectomy; Successfully assesses and delivers adequate care for potential complications including airway obstruction, carotid rupture and hemorrhage
- Cares for the surgical patient with complex pain needs; manages patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia devices and epidural analgesia
- Plans, implements and evaluates appropriate care of the surgical patient
- Collaborates with fellow nurses, physicians and therapists on implementing the most optimal plan of care individualized to each patient
- Educating the patient and applying principles of teaching and learning with patients specific to their needs from post operative to date of discharge
Nurse Case Manager
St. Elizabeth Ann's Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Staten Island, NY
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Understands the psychosocial need and health concerns re: ventilator dependent, HIV/AIDS, long term care and short term care patient population
- Screens potential residents for admission
- Interviews potential residents in referring facilities; Adequately provides information regarding services/programs offered
- Ensures compliance with admission criteria; coordinates all medical and nursing information prior to admission
- Coordinates with referral source to ensure residents possess appropriate insurance coverage
- Assists with Case Management Rounds
- Updates insurance companies with concurrent reviews as needed
Senior Staff Nurse
New York University Medical Center
New York, NY
04.2001 - 11.2005
- Experienced nurse for respiratory care, step-down unit care and medical/surgical care
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patient status, including observing for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress before, during and after decanulation
- Successfully demonstrated leadership skills by taking on charge nurse responsibilities and duties as needed on the medical/surgical unit
- Provided direct patient care to multiple patient populations
- Proficient in the usage of ventilators, suctioning and a general knowledge of respiratory devices
- Proficient in weaning patients off of the ventilator onto trach-collar settings
- Proficient in treating patients requiring a step down facility with knowledge in drip management and cardiac monitoring
Education
8 Hour Clinical Training in Epilepsy, Stroke & Neurological Disorder care -
01.2005
8 Hour Clinical Training of Ventilator Usage and Settings and Trach Collar -
01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12.2000
Skills
- Skills/Certifications
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Successful completion and certification of intravenous venipuncture 2000
- Proficient in:
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, Power Point, Windows, Internet Navigation
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Nurse Manager
New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital North
01.2024 - 04.2024
Staff Nurse, General Surgery
NYU- Brooklyn
10.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
New York Hospital Queens
10.2010 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
03.2008 - 04.2010
Nurse Case Manager
St. Elizabeth Ann's Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2006 - 03.2008
Senior Staff Nurse
New York University Medical Center
04.2001 - 11.2005
8 Hour Clinical Training in Epilepsy, Stroke & Neurological Disorder care -
8 Hour Clinical Training of Ventilator Usage and Settings and Trach Collar -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania