Kisha Bailey
124 West 2nd Street Mount Vernon,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. A calm and level headed individual capable of handling difficult patients and high stressed situation. Usage of strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationship with patients and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Johns Riverside Hospital/ Montefiore Hospita
Yonkers, NY
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, such as IV, IM and monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Montrose, NY
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Responds to emergency situations to help support the clinical and nursing staff.
- Provides first aid and CPR as needed;
- Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards;
- Completes charting entries as required and regulated by state and federal law;
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulatory instructions;
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed according to established guidelines and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Children's Hospital (Clinic)
The Bronx, NY
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Plan and manages patient care according to each patients needs.
- Administer oral and intramuscular medication as well as vaccines
- Obtain Vitals signs for Subspecialty units. Observe patients health.
- Performs standard diagnostic procedures including Phlebotomy, EKG and venipunctures.
- Glucose finger stick, A1c and ketone testing for Diabetic patients. Prepares specimen for lab.
- Triage pediatric patients for MD
- Assist with pediatric and adults GYN for IUD insertion, routine GYN exam and family planning
- Covid 19 swabber
Licensed Practical Nurse
Archcare of Mary Manning Walsh/ Homecare
Manhattan, NY
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
- Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
- Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
- Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
- Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pioneer and VIP Homecare Services
The Bronx, NY
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Administer oral medications and feeding/medications by g-tube route and provide care to site
- Monitor patients on ventilator and appropriate settings. Monitor oxygen saturation
- Monitor patient on tracheostomy and provide care. Suctioning as needed
- Document any change in status and report to the physician. Provide safety at all times
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network (Group Home)
Yonkers, NY
10.2011 - 09.2018
- Administer medications and treatments according to the care plan.
- Continuously monitor behaviors, symptoms, reaction and progress of residents and discuss findings with Charge Nurse.
- Provides Tracheostomy and G-tube care
- Provide essential nursing care for our residents in our nursing supported group homes including diet management, administering/reordering medications.
- Maintain documentation including daily nursing notes and med sheets.
- Interact positively with residents, their families, and administrative staff.
- Recognize and be responsive to the needs of the residents
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York City Health And Hospitals
New York, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2033
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute of Nursing
Harrison NJ07.2013
GED -
Bronx Community College
The Bronx, NY05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Diabetes management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Seizure management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Colostomy care
- Medication and IV administration
- IV and venipuncture
- Ventilator care
- Infectious disease control
- Critical care
- Immunization skills
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Epic, Sigma and other EHR Management
- Tracheostomy care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient discharging
- SBAR communication
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York City Health And Hospitals
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Johns Riverside Hospital/ Montefiore Hospita
01.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Children's Hospital (Clinic)
10.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2019 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Archcare of Mary Manning Walsh/ Homecare
01.2014 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pioneer and VIP Homecare Services
11.2013 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network (Group Home)
10.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute of Nursing
GED -
Bronx Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Westchester Community College
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