Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Veterans Administration Hospital, showcasing expertise in IV management and exceptional patient care. Skilled in leading nursing staff, implementing infectious disease control measures, and utilizing Epic EHR for efficient chart updates. Demonstrates a commitment to culturally-sensitive care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes. Versatile registered nurse with several years of nursing experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
Montrose, NY
01.2025 - Current
Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation & Nursing Cente
Somers, NY
08.2024 - Current
Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
Montrose, NY
01.2019 - Current
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hyde Park Assisted Living
Poughkeepsie, NY
12.2017 - 12.2018
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aequor Healthcare Services
Piscataway, NJ
06.2015 - 12.2017
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2014 - 06.2015
Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quaker Hill Manor
Hyde Park, NY
11.2013 - 07.2014
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ethan Allen Staffing
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2013 - 11.2013
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Center for Special Care
Lake Katrine, NY
12.2012 - 03.2013
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2010 - 12.2012
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ulster County Boces Career And Technical Institute
Port Ewen, NY
07-2012
Skills
IV management
Nursing staff leadership
Infectious disease control
Medical assessment
Ventilator support
Vaccine administration
Chart updating
Diabetes management
Physical assessments
Feeding pumps
Oxygen saturation standards
Mental health nursing
Geriatric nursing
Epic EHR management
Taking vitals
Medication administration
Patient care
Culturally-sensitive care
Discharge coordination
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience at Beulah Baptist Church in Wappingers Falls, NY providing Covid screening and testing to visitors during the time of the pandemic.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation & Nursing Cente
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hyde Park Assisted Living
12.2017 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aequor Healthcare Services
06.2015 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
01.2014 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quaker Hill Manor
11.2013 - 07.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ethan Allen Staffing
04.2013 - 11.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Center for Special Care
12.2012 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
09.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ulster County Boces Career And Technical Institute
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