Dedicated nursing professional with 20 years of experience in Critical Care and Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings. Seeking position in Acute Care where my skills and expertise can be utilized.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSE MANAGER, RN Sub-Acute/Long Term Unit
Townhouse Center for Rehab and Nursing
09.2022 - Current
Supervise care for a unit of 40 Ventilator/ Trach residents, managing complex cases with multiple comorbidities
Conduct comprehensive assessments for new admissions and develop personalized care plans
Coordinate with MDS team to obtain the highest PDPM rates
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor and optimize patient outcomes
Provide respiratory and tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, urinary catheter care, and ventilator monitoring
Preceptor new hires
Streamlined the IV insertion process, ensuring minimal discomfort to patients
Delegate tasks effectively to RNs, LPNs and CNAs to ensure high-quality coordinated care
Hemodialysis Nurse
Queens Long Island Renal Institute
02.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Located in Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Patient assessment: Evaluating patients before, during, and after dialysis treatments to identify any complications or changes in condition
Dialysis Machine Operation: Setting up and Operating dialysis machines to remove waste products and excess fluid from the patient’s blood
Vital Signs monitoring: Continuously checking blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital signs during dialysis
Medication administration: Providing necessary medications as prescribed during dialysis treatment
Patient education: Teaching patients and their families about kidney disease, dialysis procedures, and self-care practices
Care plan development: Creating individualized care plans for each patient based on their needs
Communication with healthcare team: Collaborating with nephrologists, other nurses, and technicians to ensure optimal patient care
Emotional support: Providing emotional support to patients dealing with the challenges of chronic kidney disease
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/Hemodialysis Nurse
Cagayan De Oro Polymedic General Hospital
07.2004 - 01.2006
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance quality patient care
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.