John Rodriguez
Greenwich,CT
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Stamford Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and wound care. Proven ability to advocate for patients while implementing infection control measures. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering compassionate, quality care.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valhalla County Jail
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to identify health issues and develop appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions, ensuring immediate intervention when necessary.
- Educated inmates on health management practices, fostering improved understanding of medical needs and self-care strategies.
- MAT Charge RN
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting health status and treatment plans accurately.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving overall safety and health standards.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Rehab Nursing Home
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided quality patient-centered care and medication administration for up to 40 patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, on various units including, but not limited to, short-term rehab and long term rehab at Connecticut's voted "Best Nursing Home."
- Efficiently and promptly participated in emergency situations, providing life-saving measures in accordance with facility policy and American Heart Association guidelines.
- Certified wound care professional treating a multitude of wounds, including but not limited to pressure/diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds and infected wounds.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires and frequently attended continuing education courses and seminars to ensure quality and current evidence-based interventions and care.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care while maintaining patient privacy rights formerly using Matrix and then Point Click Care.
- Provided care for patients that require the use of ostomies, tracheostomies, Bi-Pap, C-Pap, PEG tubes, Dobhoffs, wound VAC, TPN, IV therapy, PICC site care and medication administration, catheter insertion and care.
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated nursing activities in collaboration with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, social workers and psychiatric technicians to ensure a cohesive and multi-faceted treatment plan.
- Served as charge nurse, overseeing all staff members and our 22-bed unit, while attending to own patient assignments.
- Successfully implemented de-escalation techniques in congruence with Crisis Intervention Prevention regulations, provided emotional support, and maintained a safe milieu during high-stress situations and behavioral emergencies.
- Competently and swiftly worked through all rapid responses in collaboration with all members of the hospital's interdisciplinary team.
- Safely applied and cared for patients requiring restraints, administered medications for the entire unit, conducted 1:1 therapeutic sessions, performed audits for compliance with state codes and attended various staff and facility meetings.
- Proficient in Stamford Hospital's documenting system "MediTech."
Registered Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Stamford Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2022
- A diligent nurse, quickly established a rapport and trust with patients, making active listening and emotional support a priority.
- Served as a valuable team member, collaborating with all members of the interdisciplinary team, for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducts thorough assessments with ongoing consideration for co-morbidities, and patient experiences for up to 20 patients on any given shift.
- Competently treated wounds with cleansing, sterilization, applying the appropriate dressings, hyperbaric treatment, UNNA boots, suture ande staple removal and other evidence-based therapies appropriated for the condition.
- Thoroughly educated each patient on wound care, infection prevention, follow up, restrictions, when to seek medical attention, providing them with contact information should they need anything in between appointments.
Pivate Duty Nurse
Dr. Gester
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided full-time care for a patient in their home for 4+ years.
- Performed full-body assessment and obtained clinical data such as vital signs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, treated wound with sterility and care, prevented pressure injuries through diligent turning and repositioning, provided emotional support, cleanede and dressed my patient and ensured all of their needs were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut, CT05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
Accomplishments
Bilingual Spanish
Nurse of the Month July 2018
Certification
CPR/BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valhalla County Jail
10.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
12.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Rehab Nursing Home
10.2018 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Stamford Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2022
Pivate Duty Nurse
Dr. Gester
03.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College