Meagan Irizarry
Fresh Meadows,NY
Summary
Demonstrate experience by providing exceptional patient care and advocacy. Implementing holistic patient centered care by communicating effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patient, and their family members. Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice, and life-long learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
NYC Health And Hospital Queens
Jamaica, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when indicated in the event of complications or unexpected outcomes.
- Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
IV Therapy Nurse
Drip Hydration NYC
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Troubleshot and resolved vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments.
- Visited customers at different locations to provide professional and high-quality infusion care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse- NICU (Agency-Jan 2023-Currently)
NYC Health and Hospital Queens
Jamaica, NY
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Demonstrate skill proficiency in vitals, drawing blood, peripheral line insertion, arterial line stick and recording significant data obtained from patients in the NICU.
- Illustrate assertiveness and confidence in pathophysiology of illness, diagnosis, and pharmacology.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in ventilators, oscillators, PC-SIMV, Nitric Oxide, High Flow Nasal cannula and Neopuff.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Uses evidence-based practice for patient-centered care, identifying escalating barriers, sterile technique with UA and UV lines and opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
White Glove Nursing Agency
Brooklyn, NY
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed daily assessments while electronically documenting in patient’s records and charts.
- Experienced in working with ventilator patients and tracheostomy patients.
- Administered daily medications via G-J tube and continuous feedings.
- Evaluated for safety hazards within the household (oxygen precautions, aspiration precaution, clutter precautions, seizure precautions and anticoagulation precautions).
- Provided treatments such as oral suctioning, open suctioning, Nebulizer treatments, and chest therapy.
- Educated families about medications, treatments, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Communicated with supervisor and/or physicians about any changing conditions.
Education
RN-BSN Program -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Skills
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
HIPPA
Epic System, microsoft, powerpoint, excel
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
NYC Health And Hospital Queens
12.2023 - Current
IV Therapy Nurse
Drip Hydration NYC
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- NICU (Agency-Jan 2023-Currently)
NYC Health and Hospital Queens
12.2019 - 02.2022
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
White Glove Nursing Agency
04.2019 - 12.2019
RN-BSN Program -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
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