Madeleine M Cosby
Canton,MA
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager 41 Beds
Hellenic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported organizational goals by actively participating in committees focused on infection prevention, patient safety, or staff education.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in wound care management, IV therapy administration, and monitoring vital signs for early detection of potential complications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reduced medication errors with thorough documentation and vigilant attention to detail during medication administration.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
License Practical Nurse/Unit Manager 21Beds
New England Sinai Hospital TCU
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Register the newly admitted or re-admitted patient to the facility
- Check the ill state of the patient and make an estimation regarding all medical services, which will be required during proper treatment of the patient
- Look for entire medical histories and report files which are related to patient's treatment procedure
- Fulfill all initial formalities such as admission of patient, maintaining patient's safety
- Completes the admission process including, physical assessment, Fall and Braden Risk Assessments, Nursing Diagnosis, verify medication with MD and fax to pharmacy, Educational Needs Assessment and Immunization Form in an accurate and complete manner
- Communicates with appropriate departments or nursing supervisor when need arises for equipment or supplies
- Communicates with the staff nurse caring for the patient by giving a report on the admission assessment findings and patient needs or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' unique needs and goals.
- Educated patients and their families about disease management strategies, medication administration techniques, and self-care skills to promote health maintenance at home.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Prevented adverse events by swiftly identifying signs of physiological distress in patients undergoing medical treatments or procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
License Practical Nurse
Southwood @ Norwell Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Perform nursing duties, maintain patient records, making appointments and performing basic clerical duties
- Provide excellent customer service, proactive anticipation and response to patient and customer needs; Monitor stock and prepare requisition lists for drugs and medical supplies
- Ensure timely replenishment of medications and supplies
- Monitor appropriate supply utilization
- Provide instruction, clarification and guidance to all levels of nursing personnel regarding direct care requirements, treatment and special needs of patients
- Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
- Able to assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers, wound VAC
- Adhere to nursing standards, facility policies and protocols HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration), CDC Center for Disease Control), CARF, CCAC (Continuing Care Accreditation Commission), Discharge preparation and planning, including medication management; life-style modifications; Equipment use and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Wound Care Nurse
King David Nursing and Rehab, NY
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Managing nasal-pharyngeal, tracheal and gastric suction along with a variety of other drainage tubes
- Observe and document all pertinent data regarding the physical and emotional status of patients
- Make careful observations to assure that nursing procedures and treatments are not causing additional distress
- Communicate information effectively and timely
- Obtain initial health history on new patients and complete admission paper work
- Coordinate health care needs through appointments or other health care facilities
- Monitor, respond and perform continuity of care for patients
- Perform all necessary patient assessments
- Work cooperatively with other disciplines to effectively problem solve issues related to patient care; unit workflow, equipment and medication needs
- Give assistance in resolving patient and employee complaints and disputes
- Administer oxygen, nebulizers
- And prescribed oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV fluids and medications
- Promote all aspects of patient rights and responsibilities; example: the right to make personal choices and right to be free from abuse.
License Practical Nurse
Bayada Home HealthCare
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Administering and monitoring medication
- Post-surgical care
- Catheter care
- Bowel and bladder management
- Nasal Gastric tube care, administer daily feeding via NGT including inserting and removing the tube
- Respiratory treatments
- Assist with physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Education
Registered Nurse program - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton07.2022
Human Services, AS. -
Delaware County Community College
Delaware, PA06.2013
Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Broward Vocational School, Florida
Sheridan, Florida06.2001
Associate - Computerized Business System
York Community School,
Queens, NY06.1997
Skills
- Procedure Implementation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Administrative Functions
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Staff Scheduling
- Wound Care
- Nurse Leadership
- Policy Enforcement
- Infection Control
Certification
- CPR – Healthcare provider BLS Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Broward Vocational School, Florida)
References
Professional References Available Upon Request
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager 41 Beds
Hellenic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
License Practical Nurse/Unit Manager 21Beds
New England Sinai Hospital TCU
05.2019 - 04.2023
License Practical Nurse
Southwood @ Norwell Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Wound Care Nurse
King David Nursing and Rehab, NY
07.2014 - 08.2018
License Practical Nurse
Bayada Home HealthCare
01.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse program - Nursing
Laboure College
Human Services, AS. -
Delaware County Community College
Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Broward Vocational School, Florida
Associate - Computerized Business System
York Community School,
- CPR – Healthcare provider BLS Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Broward Vocational School, Florida)
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