Maria Cardone RN
Massapequa,N.Y.
Summary
To provide excellent care and leadership. Seeking a position as an RN Coder and or patient assessor
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge nurse, RN
Glen Cove Hospital
09.2007 - Current
- Specializing in the mental and physical rehabilitation of patients recovering from: CVA head trauma, amputations, chronic COPD spinal injuries, and generalized debilitation as an aftermath of illness and surgery.
- Responsible for: admissions, discharges, transfers to other facilities, physical assessments, care plans, administrations of medications, treatments, patient and family teaching in all aspects of care and recuperation assist in coordination of discharge plan with physiatrist and rehab team
TENDER LOVING CARE HOMECARE AGENCY
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Responsible for assessing the physical, social, cultural, and psychological status of adult patients in a home care setting.
- Also responsible for: development of nursing care plans, development of plan of care involving appropriate disciplines ex: PT OT social work, family and patient teaching regarding medications, diet, exercise, and disease entities.
Charge nurse, relief supervisor, RN
BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER
12.1991 - 05.2007
- Specializing in the mental, and physical rehabilitation of patients recovering from: CVA, head trauma, amputations, chronic COPD, and generalized debilitation as an aftermath of illness and surgery.
- Responsible for: admissions, discharges, transfers to other facilities, assessments, care plans, administration of medications, treatments, patient and family teaching in all aspects of care and recuperation, assist in coordination of plan of care with physiatrist and rehab team.
- Patient assessor, screener and recruiter for rehab.
Charge nurse, RN
ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Specializing in the mental and physical rehabilitation of patients recovering from: CVA, head trauma, amputations, chronic COPD, and generalized debilitation as an aftermath of prolonged illness and surgery.
- Responsible for: admissions, discharges, transfers to other facilities, physical assessments, care plans, administrations of medications, treatments, patient and family teaching in all aspects of care and recuperation, assist in coordination of plan of care with physiatrist and rehab team. Assisted as a staff educator for Rehab RNs
RN
NEW ISLAND HOSPITAL
03.2001 - 09.2001
- On medical surgical unit.
- Familiar with all aspects of care related to acute medical problems and surgical procedures.
- Responsibilities: preoperative and postoperative teaching with patient and family, admissions, discharges, transfers to other facilities, physical assessments, care plans, administration of medications and treatments.
RN
St John's Queens Hospital
10.1985 - 12.1991
- On medical surgical unit and ER.
- Familiar with all aspects of care related to acute medical problems and surgical procedures.
- Responsibilities: preoperative and postoperative teaching with patient and family, admissions, discharges, transfers to other facilities physical assessments, care plans, administration of medications, treatments, assist in coordination of discharge and referrals with social worker.
Education
BSN -
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Garden City, N.YSkills
- Acute Patient assessment and management
- Emergency response and critical thinking under pressure
- Care planning and interdisciplinary cooperation
- Conflict resolution and team building
- Policy implementation and compliance
- Budget awareness and cost effective resource use
- Strong communication skills with patients family and staff
- Compassionated patient centered care approach
- Adaptability in high stress environments
- Cultural competence and empathy
Certification
- Gerontological Nursing
- Reiki Master Practitioner
- Certified Hypnotist
Notes
I will complete the course ICD 10 PCS with ICD 10 CM + Molloy University on 11/18/25
Timeline
Charge nurse, RN
Glen Cove Hospital
09.2007 - Current
TENDER LOVING CARE HOMECARE AGENCY
05.2006 - 06.2008
Charge nurse, RN
ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL
09.2001 - 09.2003
RN
NEW ISLAND HOSPITAL
03.2001 - 09.2001
Charge nurse, relief supervisor, RN
BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER
12.1991 - 05.2007
RN
St John's Queens Hospital
10.1985 - 12.1991
BSN -
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY