Initial and ongoing assessment of airway patency, respiratory status, breath sounds, type of artificial airway and oxygen saturation.
Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
Monitor patient surgical site, clean and redress wounds as necessary.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Richmond University Medical Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, MI, and stroke.
Administered vasopressors, paralytics, and analgesic medications, titrating doses as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
Participated in code blue and rapid response teams, providing advanced cardiac life support interventions during emergencies.
Assisted in emergency procedures, including intubations and central line insertions, ensuring swift and accurate critical care delivery.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
11.2022 - 04.2023
Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs.
Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staten Island University Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress
Pavilion Coordinator
Staten Island University Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2021
Served as a liaison between ED staff and other hospital services to expedite the delivery of quality patient care and promote patient flow
Responded to non-clinical issues and sought to resolve the issue
Monitored wait times in ED areas and informs patients/families
Answered telephones, responded to inquiries and refers matters to appropriate parties
Referred major or recurrent issues to ED management with appropriate recommendations.
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