Kathleen Terlizzi
Registered Nurse
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 24-year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position with outpatient facility.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital /Trinitas Cancer
02.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
05.1999 - Current
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Rehabilitation At RUMC
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
06.1991 - 06.2002
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
Staten Island, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Unit Administration
Nursing staff leadership
Wound Care
Precepting
Vaccine administration
Lab result interpretation
Medication and IV administration
Patient Assessment
hobbies
I am an avid reader. I enjoy doing needlepoint , painting and doing yoga. I enjoy traveling .
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital /Trinitas Cancer
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Rehabilitation At RUMC
03.2008 - 01.2011
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Wagner College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
05.2001 -
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
05.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
06.1991 - 06.2002