Jose F. Dennis
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Offering expertise in medical surgical nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Field
Northwell Health at Home
New York, NY
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Cared for diverse population of clients within community and home setting using interdisciplinary team approach in order to offer optimal outcome
- Performed skilled nursing including wound care ( including ostomy, surgical wounds, and pressure ulcers), managing drains (Jackson-Pratt, nephrostomy tubes, Pleurx, and urinary catheters)
- Educated patient and family in various disease management including diabetes, CHF and hypertension
- Provided Medicare/Medicaid oasis assessments for new clients (Start of Care)
- Case managed and counseled patients regarding their health care needs and options
- Provided education and guidance for clients and their families in order to bring physical, mental, and emotional wellness, safety, and rehabilitation
- Coordinated health care services provided by ancillary personnel such as home health aides, medical social work and indicated therapies as needed
- Completed clear, concise and accurate clinical notes which documents skilled services and other required documentation appropriately and submit on timely basis
- Involved patients and/or family in developing and revising individualized care plan including necessary teachings with realistic goals, update plan of care as goals are met or change in intervention as required and documents changes appropriately within five (5) days
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn , NY
05.2002 - 05.2017
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plans of care for adult or elderly patient and their family
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
07.1996 - 01.1997
- Administered medication to 10-12 patients
- Explained treatments and procedures to patients and families
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2023
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY11.2001
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, N.Y.,06.1996
Skills
- Ventilator Care
- NGT/Sump and PEG feeding
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Bladder scanning
- Foley catheterization
- FOCUS Documentation
- Chest Tube system
- Heart Failure
- Student Preceptor
- Admission & Discharge Planning
- Blood Product Transfusion
- IV insertion and IV Med Administration
- Student Preceptor
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Nurse Call Systems
- Nurse Leadership
Affiliations
New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)
Certification
Medical-Surgical certification. American Nurses Credentialing Center. Expires 02/2023
- Certified Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center Expires 02/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Field
Northwell Health at Home
12.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
07.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Hospital For Special Surgery
Medical-Surgical certification. American Nurses Credentialing Center. Expires 02/2023
- Certified Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center Expires 02/2023
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