Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Seeking the opportunity to join the Northwell Health Physician Partners Network Care team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Northwell Health Smith Institute of Urology
Greenland, NY
12.2021 - Current
Performed patient assessments and developed care plans for ambulatory patients.
Provided comprehensive health education including disease prevention, risk reduction, and lifestyle management.
Conducted follow-up visits with patients to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
Coordinated patient referrals to specialty services as needed.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, medications, and other indicators of health status.
Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
Administered medications, wound care treatments, immunizations and injections as ordered by physician.
Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Maintained accurate medical records according to HIPAA regulations.
Assessed patient needs for home health services or hospice referral when appropriate.
Assisted in the orientation of new nurses by providing guidance and support during clinical rotations.
Provided emotional support to families dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving acute medical problems or trauma.
Prescribed medication refills based on established criteria while adhering to all applicable laws.
Evaluated patient's response to treatment, implementing needed adjustments.
Adhered strictly to infection control protocols within the ambulatory setting.
Facilitated communication between primary care providers, specialists, pharmacists, insurers and other stakeholders involved in a patient's case.
Developed individualized discharge plans that included post-discharge instructions for follow up care.
Utilized data to meet care coordination needs in conjunction with patient, family and care providers for continuity of care.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department
COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
New Hyde Park, NY
11.2007 - 12.2021
Evaluate and assess patient conditions upon arrival into the Emergency Department
Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
Initiate catheters/IV insertions
Obtain prescribed bloodwork via venipuncture
Initiate ECG monitoring and continuous ECG rhythm analysis performed
Work closely with Physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care
Monitor and chart patient's condition/vital signs and report changes or concerns to Physicians
Communicate with family to apprise them of patient's condition and answer questions
Administer IV fluids/medications as prescribed
Initiate transport of patients to other departments such as Radiology, Operating Room, ICU or General Hospital Units
Maintain medical charts at unit desk
Communicate patient updates to Physicians and incoming Charge Nurse
Uphold strict healthcare, Nursing and hospital standards
Maintain sterile procedures to prevent spread of disease and infection.
Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Mineola, NY
12.2006 - 11.2007
Evaluate and assess patient conditions upon arrival into the Emergency Department
Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
Initiate catheters/IV insertions
Obtain prescribed bloodwork via venipuncture
Initiate ECG monitoring and continuous ECG rhythm analysis performed
Work closely with Physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care
Monitor and chart patient's condition/vital signs and report changes or concerns to Physicians
Communicate with family to apprise them of patient's condition and answer questions
Administer IV fluids/medications as prescribed
Initiate transport of patients to other departments such as Radiology, Operating Room, ICU or General Hospital Units
Maintain medical charts at unit desk
Communicate patient updates to Physicians and incoming Charge Nurse
Uphold strict healthcare, Nursing and hospital standards
Maintain sterile procedures to prevent spread of disease and infection.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care/Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Units
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN - MORGAN STANLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
New York, NY
11.2002 - 12.2006
Implement Nursing care for 1 - 2 Intensive Care patients depending on patient acuity
Provide acute care and close monitoring of Pediatric pre- and post-operative open heart and pulmonary patients
Closely monitor patients to determine effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications
Work collaboratively with the surgeons, cardiologists and interns to discuss and identify patients' needs
Perform a broad scope of clinical procedures utilizing various invasive/non-invasive monitoring equipment: ET-CO2, ICP, CVP, and EKG
Duties include management of ventilator dependent patients, performing bedside blood gases reporting results to ICU physicians, ventilator changes made according to physician's orders, caring for patients requiring CVVH and ECMO, maintaining central venous catheters, arterial lines and dialysis catheters, assisting physicians with insertion of lines and chest tubes, assisting with intubations.
Registered Nurse - Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Portland, ME
04.2002 - 11.2002
Acted as team leader for district of 6 patients ages 0 - 20 years
Handled all routine care including charting patient progress, formulating individualized nursing care plans, record maintenance
Administration of medications, tube feedings and blood products according to physician's orders
Applied assessment skills to identify complications and relay need for medical intervention
Conducted patient teaching and supportive counseling that fosters adaptation to alternative lifestyles
Provided detailed instructions to patients and their families prior to discharge
Duties include ventriculostomy monitoring, airway maintenance with tracheostomy care and suctioning, oxygen administration, cardiac monitoring, maintaining chest tube systems, NG tube placement (infants) and maintenance, colostomy care, foley catheter insertion, peripheral IV insertion, maintaining central lines, maintaining epidural anesthesia lines and pumps, experience in the care of isolation room patients, prioritizing patient care and delegating assignments to staff of licensed practical nurses and aides.
Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Unit
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Portland, ME
09.2001 - 04.2002
Acted as team leader for district of 10 adult patients
Handled all routine care including charting patient progress, formulating individualized nursing care plans, record maintenance
Administration of medications, tube feedings and blood products according to physician's orders
Applied assessment skills to identify complications and relayed need for medical intervention
Conducted patient teaching and supportive counseling which fostered adaptation to alternative lifestyles
Provided detailed instructions to patients and their families prior to discharge
Duties included airway maintenance with tracheostomy care and suctioning, oxygen administration, maintaining chest tube systems, NG tube maintenance, foley catheter insertion, changing post-operative surgical dressings and maintaining sterility during procedure, pin care at external fixator sites, peripheral IV insertion, maintaining central lines, maintaining epidural anesthesia lines and pumps, applying and maintaining Buck's Traction, properly applying braces and neck collars utilized post-operatively, teaching and maintaining hip precautions, assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, educated patients on pain management, cared for isolation room patients.
Education
A.S. in Nursing -
Nassau Community College
05.2001
Skills
Licensed RN
Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Call Triaging
Patient Evaluation
Pediatric Nursing
Family Education
Indirect Patient Care
Physical Assessments
Patient Care Planning
Life-Sustaining Machines
Medication Administration
Allscripts/Sunrise
Patient Reaction Monitoring
Taking Vitals
Critical Care
Emergency Procedures
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Strong Clinical Judgment
Urology Knowledge
Patient Assessments
Documenting Vitals
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 07/2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/2022
Basic Life Support, 02/2023
TNCC, 08/2022
New York State Nursing License, 525071-1, 05/2025
Clinical Placements
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York, Spring/Fall 2000
Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, Fall 2000/Spring 2001
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, New York, Fall 2000
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre, New York, Fall 1999
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Northwell Health Smith Institute of Urology
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department
COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
11.2007 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
12.2006 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care/Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Units
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN - MORGAN STANLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
11.2002 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse - Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2002 - 11.2002
Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Unit
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
09.2001 - 04.2002
A.S. in Nursing -
Nassau Community College
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 07/2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/2022
Basic Life Support, 02/2023
TNCC, 08/2022
New York State Nursing License, 525071-1, 05/2025
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