Seasoned nursing professional with proven clinical knowledge, and technical abilities in ICU CCU, ER and Medical/Surgical environments .
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
West Point, N.Y
03.1999 - Current
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including oral and IV interventions.
Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and handling conflicts or issues.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
RN Staff Nurse
Kaplan Family Hospice Of Orange And Sullivan Co.
Newburgh, NY
02.2020 - Current
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center At Castle Point
Castle Poin, N.Y
05.1985 - 03.1999
Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
Administered over several blood transfusions and intravenous infusions per day.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Supported personal care needs, including shopping for groceries, cleaning house and balancing accounts.
Prepared procedure trays, sterile fields and supplies.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Performed physical assessments, ordered preliminary tests and charted all interactions.
Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care, including imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY
2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
2000
Skills
Excellent Communication
Decision Making
First Aid/CPR
Good Telephone Etiquette
Active Listening
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Clinical Assessments
Clinical Knowledge
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Kaplan Family Hospice Of Orange And Sullivan Co.
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
03.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center At Castle Point
05.1985 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
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