Katie Vele
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with over 4 years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including medical surgical units, geriatric units, telemetry units and rehabilitation centers. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Adept in working as a collaborative team member. Focused, organized, bilingual, ready to utilize great work ethic to provide the highest level of care possible in any setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Utilized Cerner and EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Registered Nurse Traveler, Medical-Surgical Unit
MidHudson Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse Traveler, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbia Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Skyview Rehabilitation And Health Center
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult rehabilitation processes, fostering a trusting environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments in the rehabilitation/long term care unit with a bed capacity of 22 patients.
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Camp Registered Nurse
Camp Scatico
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Offered guidance on proper nutrition and hydration for campers, ensuring optimal health during their stay at camp.
- Conferred with parents, doctor, and staff about specific needs and issues of children.
- Administered medications, assessed and provided first aid to campers and staff as needed.
- Collaborated with camp staff to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all camp participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision making
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler, Medical-Surgical Unit
MidHudson Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbia Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Skyview Rehabilitation And Health Center
10.2019 - 05.2020
Camp Registered Nurse
Camp Scatico
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University