45 Years of professional experience
Mildred DeJesus
Kissimmee,FL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Offering excellent communication and good judgment
Overview
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Work History
Recovery Room Nurse
Great South Bay Endoscopy
Patchogue, NY
01.1994 - 08.2021
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pharmacy Technician
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
Patchogue, NY
02.1985 - 05.1998
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Licensed Practical Nurse Care Manager
BrookHaven Gastroenterology Associates
Patchogue, NY
03.1985 - 01.1994
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Surgical Staff Nurse
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
Patchogue, NY
03.1976 - 01.1985
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients for [Type] immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
Patchogue, NY03.1976
High School Diploma -
Bellport Senior High School
Brookhaven, NY06.1971
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Examination
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Supply Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Pain Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Compassionate and Caring
- Student Precepting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Recovery Room Nurse
Great South Bay Endoscopy
01.1994 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Care Manager
BrookHaven Gastroenterology Associates
03.1985 - 01.1994
Pharmacy Technician
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
02.1985 - 05.1998
Surgical Staff Nurse
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
03.1976 - 01.1985
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
High School Diploma -
Bellport Senior High School
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