Maria Algiere, BSN, RN
Slate Hill,NY
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse with 3 years combined experience in medical-surgical, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics, and acute care. Experience consists of medication administration, conducting physical assessments, providing direct patient care, assisting in activities of daily living, and addressing patient safety. Caring, compassionate, responsible, and honest professional who is devoted to taking care of others. Star recognition at place of employment. Referred by nursing instructor to become a peer tutor. Honored to have received a student nominee for the Daisy Award. BSN completion. Certified in Basic Life Support, Infection Control, Child Abuse Reporting, and Covid-19 Vaccine Administration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown, New York
05.2022 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 treatment, management, and education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Cared for patients in 28-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Registered Nurse, Urology
Crystal Run Healthcare
Middletown, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Incorporated sterile technique for catheterizations, diagnostic testing, and procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Assisted and treated minimally 30 patients per day through inter-professional collaboration.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Monroe, NY
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Traveled to client's home to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Encouraged patient to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Reported any urgent circumstances in patient's condition immediately to family member
- Delivered patient education to enhance client's knowledge in regards to medications, medical terminology, and overall healthy lifestyle
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Offered support holistically to enhance client's physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Assisted patient with dressing and grooming needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Assisted mobility restricted client to support independence and well-being
Tutor
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Improved test scores by focusing on weekly, nursing-related topics through one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current
- Taught students remotely via zoom sessions
- Designed engaging lessons, using visual aids to enhance learning process
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus
Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
Otisville, NY
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted teacher and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05.2021
High School Diploma -
Minisink Valley High School
Slate Hill, NY06.2015
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Positive Role Model
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Goal Setting
- Reliable and Responsible
Accomplishments
Star recognition at place of employment
The Daisy Award Nominee for Students
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Child Abuse Reporter
- Covid-19 Vaccine Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Urology
Crystal Run Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Tutor
Orange County Community College
08.2020 - 12.2020
Home Health Aide
Private Care
01.2020 - 09.2021
Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
10.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
High School Diploma -
Minisink Valley High School