Margarette Banatte-Schuster
Huntington,NY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk
01.2003 - 11.2005
- Provided compassionate patient care and management to an average of 10-18 clients in a home setting.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Home Care for Children
08.2000 - 11.2005
- Provided quality skilled home care nursing to patients from birth to age 18 with different medical conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in nursing team's abilities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Advocated for patients' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of all advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in child's care plan.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through teaching preventative measures such as proper nutrition, exercise habits, and hygiene routines.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring timely recovery milestones were met.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take anactive role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in team's nursing abilities.
Staff Nurse – Clinic Manager
Queens General Hospital
07.1990 - 09.1992
- Managed satellite clinic affiliated with hospital and providing care for approximately 45 to 75 patients on any given shift.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Instructed families in maternal and well-child health practices while teaching them on nutrition, reproductive health, drug and alcohol abuse.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
09.1989 - 09.1991
- Assessed, screened, and coordinated care for patients in cooperation of Psychiatrists and charge Nurse Upon admission.
- Assisted head Nurse daily in triage of 15-30 incoming patients in order to assign them to their proper ward.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care post discharge.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention and monitoring within facility setting.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration and Management
C.W. Post, Long Island University
Brookville, New York05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
C.W. Post, Long Island University
Garden City, New York05.1994
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Educational Board of Nursing
Hempstead, NY08-1989
Skills
- Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- Documentation and charting
- Mental health nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy care
- Intake and discharge
- Care plan development
- FLUENT IN French, German
- Conversational Spanish
Certification
- New York Registered Nurse License
State Board of Nursing.
- Certified, Basic Life Support (American Health Association) BLS/AEA
- New York State Drivers License
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk
01.2003 - 11.2005
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Home Care for Children
08.2000 - 11.2005
Staff Nurse – Clinic Manager
Queens General Hospital
07.1990 - 09.1992
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
09.1989 - 09.1991
- New York Registered Nurse License
State Board of Nursing.
- Certified, Basic Life Support (American Health Association) BLS/AEA
- New York State Drivers License
Master of Science - Public Administration and Management
C.W. Post, Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
C.W. Post, Long Island University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Educational Board of Nursing
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