KINSKY BARTHELEMY
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Compassionate and efficient Staff Registered Nurse with ten (10) years of clinical nursing experience, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients marked by trust and positive rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn, NY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
MDS Coordinator
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn , NY
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
Unit Supervisor
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn , NY
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Evaluated documentation and identified materials requiring updates.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Evaluated assigned staff and met one-on-one with employees to discuss concerns and problems.
Unit Medicating Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Unit Medication Nurse
Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
- Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2021
Associate of Science -
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NYSkills
- Point-Click-Care and SigmaCare EMR
- Charting and documentation
- Dispensing medication
- Taking vital signs
- Building trust and rapport
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Unit administration
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Staff RN
Brooklyn Hospital Center
03.2022 - 07.2023
MDS Coordinator
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Unit Supervisor
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
Unit Medicating Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 07.2020
Unit Medication Nurse
Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science -
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Molloy College
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