MIREILLE VINCENT
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Resourceful professional with many years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
07.1997 - 10.2023
- Assessed and evaluated patient health status, including vital signs, physical condition, mental state, and medical history.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
- Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided to pediatric patients in ER setting.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient condition or urgent requests from physicians or family members.
- Assured that all necessary supplies were available for use in the Pediatric Emergency Room.
- Instructed families on post-discharge care plans for their child's recovery process.
- Supported the emotional needs of families during critical times when their child was being treated in the PER environment.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the PER to monitor patient progress and provide additional support if needed.
- Recognized potential life-threatening situations early on and took immediate action accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs of pediatric patients regularly according to established protocols.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill children from ER to Intensive Care Unit when necessary.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to perform lifesaving interventions such as airway management or chest compressions when required.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
RN
VNSNY
New York, NY
06.2002 - 08.2015
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
HELEN FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING
New York, NY06-1995
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Safety
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
- Emergency Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Peripheral Venipuncture
- HIV confidentiality
- Infection control/ fire safety
Timeline
RN
VNSNY
06.2002 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital
07.1997 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
HELEN FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING
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