Judith King
Preston Hollow,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Assistant Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 9-year career history. Keeps unit running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader, with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction..
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from 46 nursing staff members.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 46 nurses.
- Managed 46 nurses and nursing activities, 20 Patient Care Associate (PCAs) within 48-bed capacity Emergency Department, by providing comprehensive nursing guidance, auxiliary guidance, and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Worked at least 20 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
2019.09 - 2020.10
- Trained 10 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration for 36 RNs, 18 Patient Care Associate (PCAs).
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from 36 nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Putnam Hospital Center
2017.06 - 2019.12
- Trained 3 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from 8 nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Infusion Nurse
Putnam Hospital Center
2015.04 - 2017.06
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored 7 patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, infusion therapy and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Correctional Officer /Instructor /Background Investigator
NYC Department Of Corrections
1987.09 - 2007.10
- Collaborated and Coordinated with several different Law Enforcement Agencies and Employees with team-.building efforts.
- Proficient in Time Management Skills, Policy and Procedures, as well as Rules and Regulations.
- Provided excellent Communication Skills, Guidance, and Teaching Instructions to 30 Correction Officers.
- Related well to individuals from different Backgrounds, Cultures, Religion and Sexual Orientation.
- Maintained non-judgemental attitude when providing Care, Custody and Control of Detainee /Inmate, different from myself and /or position held.
- Transported 24 inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored 30 Law Enforcement member of service and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05.2014
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Team Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning and Coordination
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Licensed New York State Nurse - Expiration: June 2026
- Certified, BLS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, ACLS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, PALS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, NRP - Expiration Date: Sept. 2025
- Certified, TNCC - Expiration Date: Aug. 2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
2020.10 - 2022.12
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
2019.09 - 2020.10
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Putnam Hospital Center
2017.06 - 2019.12
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Infusion Nurse
Putnam Hospital Center
2015.04 - 2017.06
Correctional Officer /Instructor /Background Investigator
NYC Department Of Corrections
1987.09 - 2007.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
- Licensed New York State Nurse - Expiration: June 2026
- Certified, BLS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, ACLS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, PALS - Expiration Date: June 2025
- Certified, NRP - Expiration Date: Sept. 2025
- Certified, TNCC - Expiration Date: Aug. 2027
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