Monique Wade
Registered Nurse
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience caring for patients within Medical Surgical Telemetry setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Hicksville, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Oceanside , New York
09.2003 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Staff Nurse
Island Medical Center
Hempstead, NY
10.1986 - 08.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurse
Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing
Jamaica, NY06-1985
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Wound Care
- Medication Distribution
- IV setup
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Physical assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency Response
- Case Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
05.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse
Island Medical Center
10.1986 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Nurse
Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing