JERASIA WEST
Yonkers,NY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL REGISTERED NURSE With eight years of experience in the healthcare field, four years nine months as an RN, seeking to obtain a position in a supportive work environment to grow professionally within the dynamic healthcare system. Hardworking, reliable, energetic; works calmly and efficiently under stressful circumstances. Compassionate; demonstrates respect to every patient and their family using a culture of care. Personable with a positive attitude; able to interface effectively with patients, families and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Registered Nurse
Prime Home Health Services LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Caregiver Pro Homecare
06.2023 - Current
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing strategies
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Pediatric cardiology/neurology/medical-surgical unit
- Care for indwelling catheters, central lines, PIVs, percutaneous feeding tubes and patient’s on VADs
- Perform sterile procedures including PICC and VAD dressing changes, PICC cap changes, straight catheterization.
- Assess patients, develop care plans and implement interventions in an knowledgeable and skillful manner
- Obtain and record patient vital signs, report any readings out of range
- Evaluate effectiveness of care through comparing patient response with observable outcomes
- Monitor and report changes on patient telemetry
- Monitor patient’s on VEEG and implement epilepsy protocol
- Respond appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Nursing Attendant
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Float to various units including pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric ICU, NICU, infant cardiac ICU, oncology, neurology, medical-surgical, labor & delivery, high risk antepartum
- Obtain and record patient vital signs, report any readings out of range
- Follow isolation precautions and infection control procedures
- Hands-on patient care including but not limited to feeding, personal hygiene, and ambulation
- Keep bedside carts and medication room well stocked
- Maintain clean, healthy and safe work environment
- Respond appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY05.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
First Aid- American Heart Association
Adult Mental Health First Aid- Mental Health First Aid USA
Timeline
Field Registered Nurse
Prime Home Health Services LLC
11.2023 - Current
Home Care Registered Nurse
Caregiver Pro Homecare
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 11.2023
Nursing Attendant
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle, The
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