Judith Lengefeld
Lake Ronkonkoma,NY
I don’t want to live—I want to love first and live incidentally.
Zelda Fitzgerald, to F. Scott Fitzgerald
Summary
Dynamic Step down Care Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Patient-oriented Nurse with 35 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with infusion/IV specialty. 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. Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 35 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Various treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Long Term /Subacute /TBI
St Johnlands
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Group Home
FREE, /DDI
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Temp Nurse
Plainview Hospital/St Josephs ED /Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Orthopedic
Onward Healthcare Agency/St Charles
01.2015 - 11.2015
- 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.
Registered Nurse /
Samaritan Home Care /ALS Vented Patient
03.2013 - 11.2015
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse / MS Patient
Recco Home Care
03.2015 - 05.2015
Temp Nurse
Supplemental Health Care, MountSinai Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Telemetry/
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.1988 - 04.2013
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma -
05.1983
Skills
- Patient Histories
- Patient Advocacy
- Operational Procedures
- Operational Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Treatment Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Community Program Referrals
- Transcribing Orders
- Treatment Options
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Active Listening
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Seizure Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Work Assignments
- Accurate Documentation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Neurological Assessments
- Convalescent Care
- Emotional Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse Long Term /Subacute /TBI - St Johnlands
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Group Home - FREE, /DDI
12.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Temp Nurse - Plainview Hospital/St Josephs ED /Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse / MS Patient - Recco Home Care
03.2015 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Orthopedic - Onward Healthcare Agency/St Charles
01.2015 - 11.2015
Temp Nurse - Supplemental Health Care, MountSinai Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse / - Samaritan Home Care /ALS Vented Patient
03.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Telemetry/ - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.1988 - 04.2013
Nassau Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Holy Family High School - High School Diploma,
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