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
Medical Surgical/Tele Registered Nurse at Northwell Health Glen Cove HospitalMedical Surgical/Tele Registered Nurse at Northwell Health Glen Cove Hospital