Diligent Clinical Nurse with demonstrated success in critical care. Responsive and agile to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse MICU
St Francis Hospital
01.1990 - Current
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
Clinical Nurse 12 West Medical Surgical Unit
New York University Hospital
09.1988 - 11.1989
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
05.1988
Skills
Treatment Coordination
Team Supervision
Family Education
Critical Thinking
Patient Education
Patient Assessment
Decision Making
Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
Supervised MICU staff as alternate charge RN.
Oriented multiple capstone students as well as RNs for positions in MICU and ED.
AACN member
Suffolk County AACN member
Collaborated with MICU UBC in the development of multiple staff education programs as well as assisted with introduction of MICU family room.
2012 SFH Heart of Caring Nurse Excellence Award for Critical Care winner
Certification
NYS Registered Professional Nurse License Number 408076-01