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Lincy Varghese

Hicksville,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Nassau University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Katz Women's Hospital Center
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Nine years working bedside patient care
  • Charge Nurse on a postpartum unit with proper delegation to efficiently complete patient-centered tasks
  • Documenting on Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Application
  • Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles and discharge Planning from the day of admission to the day of discharge
  • Providing patients with proper education for home care and implementing individualized education based on the needs of patients/family members
  • Ability to form a trusting relationship with patients and their families as well as be an exceptional patient advocate
  • Demonstrate responsibility/accountability for the completion of assignments in a timely manner
  • Perform fetal monitoring on high-risk patients as well as demonstrate proper care with high-risk postpartum mothers on Magnesium Sulfate drips
  • Taking full responsibility and care for postpartum mothers and newborn babies and working in the newborn nursery providing proper newborn care and assessment
  • Ability to prepare reports, keep records, and hand-off information accurately also setting priorities, problem-solving using proper nursing judgment

Unit Coordinator

North Shore LIJ: The Zucker Hillside Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Developed and maintained nursing reports and daily medication lists daily for each patient on various floors simultaneously
  • Completed full documentation for all patients being admitted or discharged
  • Responsible for ensuring all follow - up calls for patients medical appointments
  • Gained excellent experience in nursing and health care

Ward Clerk

St. Joseph's Home and Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Developed and maintained nursing reports and daily medication lists daily for each patient
  • Created and updated records on the computer for new patients
  • Recorded measurements of vital signs such as temperature and respiration along with notes from doctors and nurses

Executive Assistant

Children's Village
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for various administrative duties as assistant to the President of the organization
  • Successfully transformed and updated the organizations' archives and records into an easier to use system

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nyack College School of Nursing
Nyack, New York
07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing

St. John's University
Jamaica, New York
05.2006

Skills

  • Pyxis MedStation system
  • Omnicell
  • Quadramed
  • Meditech
  • MS Office
  • PC setup
  • Data entry
  • File updating

Medication and IV administration

Direct Patient Care

Patient Assessments

Documentation and Charting

Strong Clinical Judgment

Patient education and counseling

Patient Assessment

Certification

  • New York State Registered Nurse, 679420
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nassau University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
08.2023 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Katz Women's Hospital Center
01.2014 - 01.2023

Unit Coordinator

North Shore LIJ: The Zucker Hillside Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008

Ward Clerk

St. Joseph's Home and Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007

Executive Assistant

Children's Village
01.2003 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing

St. John's University
  • New York State Registered Nurse, 679420
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nyack College School of Nursing
Lincy Varghese