Jennifer Grimaldi
Coram,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with six years of experience providing exceptional patient-centered care in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Seeking admission to Barry University's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program to contribute expertise to the expanding field of anesthesia nursing. Proficient in managing critically ill patients on mechanical ventilators and administering vasoactive medications. Demonstrated leadership abilities with four years of experience as a charge nurse, mentoring and guiding new nurses with pride.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Manage two to three critical patients at at time on mechanical ventilators
- Titrate vasoactive, sedative, cardiac, and paralytic medications
- Often take role of charge nurse of a 20 bed ICU due to high seniority status and experience
- Precepted over 50 new registered nurses and student nurses
- Perform trained burn care on critically ill victims at Suffolk county's only designated burn care facility
- Solely manage continuous renal replacement therapy while also titrating vasoactive medications and infusing blood transfusions for unstable patients
- Communicate therapeutically with family members and patients dealing with devastating trauma
- Thoroughly present my patients each day to the intensive care team in rounds while also suggesting treatments and changes to lead to better outcomes for my patients.
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical Stepdown Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided care for up to five patients per day, including coordinating interdisciplinary care for multiple specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, colorectal, plastics, and surgical oncology
- Often managed multiple patients with chest tubes, nerve blocks, epidurals, surgical drains, external ventricular devices, central lines, arterial lines, traction, external fixators, and more
- Acted as Charge Nurse for a 35 bed unit on numerous shifts while also caring for my own group of patients.
Clinical Nursing Assistant, Float Pool
Stony Brook University Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Aided nurses on all types of units including the emergency department, medical, surgical, and intensive care
- Responsible for one to one patient observations of suicidal, homicidal, delirious, and flight risk patients
- Ensured patient safety and care by assisting with activities of daily living, performing electrocardiograms, and recording intake and output for all patient populations.
Nurse Intern, Neurology & Medical/Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Participated in the administration and monitoring of patients receiving IV tPA for acute strokes
- Performed direct nursing care to acute stroke patients with an emphasis on neurologic assessments, safety protocols, medication administration, and patient education
- Learned how to effectively and safely deescalate and reorient agitated and delirious patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2018
Skills
- Calm demeanor
- Quick learner
- Titrate vasoactive medications
- Burn care
- Effective multidisciplinary communication
- Charge nurse trained
- Ventilator support
- Preceptor of four years
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, NY License #751469, NY State Department of Education, 06/2018, Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/2022, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 08/2023, Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 11/2023, Present
- Certified Adult Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 04/2023, Present
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certificate (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association, 06/2022, Present
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 06/2021, Present
- Stony Brook Student Nurses Association, 09/2014, 06/2018
Conventions
- National Student Nurses' Association 66th Annual Convention, Nashville, TN, 04/2018
- Stony Brook Medicine Stroke Symposium, Stony Brook University Hospital, 02/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical Stepdown Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
Clinical Nursing Assistant, Float Pool
Stony Brook University Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2018
Nurse Intern, Neurology & Medical/Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Registered Nurse License, NY License #751469, NY State Department of Education, 06/2018, Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/2022, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 08/2023, Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 11/2023, Present
- Certified Adult Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 04/2023, Present
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certificate (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association, 06/2022, Present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
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