Lydia Andrews
CORAJOHN STAFFING & CARE
Sandy Hook,Connecticut
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, care planning, and staff supervision. Strong focus on team building and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Equipped with expertise in patient assessment and care coordination medical procedures for a wide variety of patient types and complexities. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE DIRECTOR OF NURSING
2 Years- Assessed client needs, health status, family support, and medications to develop tailored care plans.
- Supervised staff, provided education and guidelines, interviewed new hires, assessed credentials and work history, and ensured compliance with agency licensing requirements.
- CARE
REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATOR CONSULTANT
7 Years- Taught medication administration and validated procedures for unlicensed providers according to APD guidelines.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for healthcare staff on best practices in disability care.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance knowledge of regulatory compliance and patient safety protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
1 Year- Fostered teamwork and collaboration among staff, enhancing retention and reducing reliance on agency staffing. Also, providing staff training, assisting with the admission and discharge process.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Established strong rapport with patients and families, delivering emotional support during challenging situations.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, enhancing overall resident health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare organization, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resource allocation and service delivery.
RNC III
6 Years 9 Months- Provided family centered care to neonates and their families, developed and chaired the Fast Track to Discharge Committee, and led the Bereavement Task Force.
- (as Lydia Goldarbit RNC/Lydia Andrews RNC)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Successfully managed tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality care.
REGISTERED NURSE
1 Year 3 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Developed individualized care plans targeting patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safe environments for patients and staff.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Administrative Coordinator (RN Supervisor)
2 Years 10 Months- As the administrator in the Facility, promote excellent evidence-based practice, supervise, analyze and coordinate the operations of all hospital departments on the weekend day 12 hour shift.
- Coordinated administrative functions to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Coordinated staffing and patient flow in cost effective manner, providing mentoring and support for staff. Participated in all code situations.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively addressing employee concerns and fostering open channels of communication among colleagues.
- Coordinate staffing and patient flow in a cost-effective manner, providing mentoring and support for staff. Participated in all code situations.
- (as Lydia Goldarbit RNC)
RN SUPERVISOR AND STAFF RELIEF
4 Years 10 Months- Provided per diem nursing services in psychiatric, pediatric, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Supported concurrent nursing responsibilities.
- Served as Lydia Goldarbit RNC.
REGISTERED NURSE SHIFT MANAGER/PEDIATRIC TEAM LEADER
3 Years 7 Months- Administrator night shift in 225 bed facility with 100 ventilated patients, direct and maintain all staff functions and patient care activities. Extensive experience with G tubes and tracheostomy care. Promote and support evidence-based practice for all disciplines. Support the strategic goals of the eight clinical units, providing educational in-services and monthly staff meetings. Prepare and present annual performance evaluations while providing mentoring and guidance for staff.
- (as Lydia Goldarbit RNC)
- Oversaw nursing staff activities, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance team performance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient care processes and improved outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new nurses, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote recovery and well-being.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
RNC NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
6 Years 4 Months- Resource/Charge Nurse, assess and plan the needs of level III NICU, orient and educate staff in the care of the critically ill neonate. Participated in evidence-based studies. Chairperson of Neonatal Environment Action Team. Representative for the Health Care Team and Retention Task Force. Developed a presentation "Neonatal Development."
- (as Lydia Goldarbit RNC)
- Provided assistance to team members and patients as required.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
RNC NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
5 Years 3 Months- Led nursing staff and coordinated transport operations in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, obtained RNC certification.
- Provided neonatal care as Lydia Dixon RNC/Lydia Goldarbit RNC.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
1 Year- (LYDIA DIXON RN)
- Administered specialized care for critically ill neonates, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
Education
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE DEGREE - NURSING
- Graduated cum laude
- Credits earned toward BSN/MSN at Jacksonville University
- Previous certifications: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE
Skills
Staff supervision
Care plan development
Nurse education
Staff interviewing
Performance evaluations
Licensing compliance
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Quality improvement
Admission and discharge planning
Bereavement support
Staff competency validation
Nurse preceptorship
Patient and family education
Certification
Previous certifications: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE DIRECTOR OF NURSING
CORAJOHN STAFFING & CARE
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
LEXINGTON HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATOR CONSULTANT
AGENCY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
01.2016 - 01.2023Read More
REGISTERED NURSE
ACE HOME CARE
01.2012 - 04.2013Read More
RNC III
ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS
05.2009 - 02.2016Read More
Administrative Coordinator (RN Supervisor)
Windham Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2009Read More
REGISTERED NURSE SHIFT MANAGER/PEDIATRIC TEAM LEADER
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE, LTAC
12.2002 - 07.2006Read More
RN SUPERVISOR AND STAFF RELIEF
08.2002 - 06.2007Read More
RNC NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
04.1996 - 08.2002Read More
RNC NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
DANBURY HOSPITAL
01.1991 - 04.1996Read More
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
01.1990 - 01.1991Read More
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE DEGREE from NURSING
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