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Judi Reggio

Massapequa,USA

Summary

Skilled and highly trained in providing quality evidence-based care to the geriatric, hospice, medical surgical patient, with over 14 years’ experience. Current nurse patient ratio is 7-9 patients. Looking to expand into the Homecare Health Services where my strong critical thinking, communication and nursing skills will be utilized in providing a positive difference in the patient and family experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/GERIATRIC UNIT

Northwell Hospital, Glen Cove
03.2010
  • Serve as floor nurse caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses including heart and respiratory failure, overdoses, and infectious diseases. Contribute to development of patient care plans and assessments.
  • Sound, ethical, independent decision making abilities consistent with medical protocols. Ability to recognize emergency situations and initiate upgrading patient via collaborating with interdisciplinary staff or calling rapid responses.
  • Swiftly respond to patients with substance abuse issues, delivering calm, level-headed solutions to diffuse stressful situations and maintain safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Provide patients with necessary verbal and written information and additional resources if appropriate at time of discharge.
  • Consistent patient advocate while communicating compassionately and effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate outstanding level of care and service.
  • Team comradery extremely high on unit; float to telemetry or rehabilitation when needed.

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Catholic Home Care
11.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction scores.

Education

RN to BSN Program -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL

Associates in Applied Sciences - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2008

Skills

  • Taking & Recording Vitals
  • Basic Life Support
  • Blood Draws
  • PICC, CVC, Infusaport Care
  • Flow Sheet Charting
  • Physical Assessments
  • Sepsis Champion
  • Patient History Assessments
  • JCAHO/HIPAA Compliance
  • IV Line Placement
  • Charge Nurse
  • Infection Control
  • Diabetes, CHF, Stroke Care
  • Care of J-P, NG/PEG Tubes
  • Patient Education & Support
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Diabetes management
  • Chart updating
  • Home care
  • Preventive health
  • Case management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Collecting vitals
  • Family education
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medical assessment
  • Data collection
  • Geriatric nursing

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification through The Heart Saver Institute
  • AFA Qualified Dementia Care Specialist, DCPA, A Branch of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Catholic Home Care
11.2019 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/GERIATRIC UNIT

Northwell Hospital, Glen Cove
03.2010

Associates in Applied Sciences - Nursing

Nassau Community College

RN to BSN Program -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Judi Reggio