Nadine Brown Vassell
Bronx,New York
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust med-surg, school nursing, and vaccination background, Excelled in critical thinking and communication, significantly enhancing patient care and education. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and clinical judgment, ensuring culturally sensitive care across diverse settings. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to unit patients. A proven leader is skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medsurg)
Bronxcare Hospital
Bronx, New York
10.2020 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- Provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.)
- Administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders
- Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs
Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
Department of Education
Bronx, New York
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide healthcare to students and staff
- Liaisons between school personnel, family and community healthcare
- Administering medications, wound care and other treatment options
- Observing and recording patient behavior
- Maintained patient log
Registered Nurse (Vaccinator)
NYC DOHMH
Bronx, New York
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Assist Vaccinator Unit lead
- Observe Vaccinators throughout the shift and ensure they always use proper vaccine preparation and techniques
- Assist with setting up the Vaccination Station using the COVID-19 Vaccine POD Vaccination Station Setup procedure
- Administer Covid-19 vaccine in the NYC DOHMH vaccination pod locations
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Haven Nursing Home
Bronx, New York
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Charge Nursing
- Obtain vital signs for residents and registered nurses and assisted doctors as needed
- Utilized electronic medical chart in sigma care
- Maintained logbooks and other clinic documental materials
- Assisted with notification of lab reports and prescription refills
- Administered medications to patients and documented effectiveness of medication
- Performed wound, tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Performed tube feeding/G Tube care
Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
Public School 205 Fiorello La Guardia
Bronx, New York
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Provide healthcare to students and staff
- Liaisons between school personnel, family and community healthcare
- Perform health screenings
- Administering medications, wound care and other treatment options
- Observing and recording patient behavior
- Maintaining patient log
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Rest Nursing Home
Bronx, New York
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Obtained vital signs, performed glucometer testing and performed wound care
- Communicate variances/observation of patient status to registered nurse accurately and timely
- Administered medications safely and accurately via electronic charting
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Park and Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Bronx, New York
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Collected vital signs and reported any problems or changes to supervisor
- Applied basic principles of wound care in a cost-effective manner
- Administered medication safely, accurately and in a timely manner with no errors
- Performed tube feeding/G tube care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Illinois, Chicago12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, New Jersey07.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing -- Registered Nurse
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, New Jersey01.2019
Certificate - Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Eastwick College
Ramsey, New Jersey01.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Forecasting
- Situation assessment
- Sigma Medical Charting
- Infection Control
- Communication
- Listening
- Adaptability
- Chart update
- Medical assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Culturally-sensitive care
Skills Awards Certifications
- Saint Elizabeth University Capstone Group Project (Keep Calm and Carry On: Educating Patients on Medications), Summer 2020
- Dean's List at Saint Elizabeth University, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
- Volunteer and member of Nursing committee at United Church of Jesus Christ
- Mentor and Speaker at Trinitas School of Nursing, 12/01/19
- Member of Student Nurses Association of New Jersey League of Nursing, 2017-2019
- Vice President of Student Nursing Associate, New Jersey League of Nursing, 2018-2019
- Volunteered with and organized food drive for Trinitas Hospital, New Jersey
- Possess critical thinking and forecasting skills essential to providing competent and dignified care
- Able to identify and assess situation/information before acting within scope of practice
- Proficient in Sigma Medical Charting and strong knowledge in the arena of Infection Control
- Excellent communication and listening skills along with being adaptable to change of environment and work schedule
- American Heart Association: Certification for Healthcare Providers CPR & AED
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
Affiliations
Gardening
Accomplishments
- Unit and conventional delegate
Timeline
Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
Department of Education
10.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (Vaccinator)
NYC DOHMH
02.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (Medsurg)
Bronxcare Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
Public School 205 Fiorello La Guardia
09.2020 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Rest Nursing Home
01.2015 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Park and Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2013 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Haven Nursing Home
09.2012 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabeth University
Associate Degree - Nursing -- Registered Nurse
Trinitas School of Nursing
Certificate - Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Eastwick College
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