Nancy Abraham RN, BSN
Saint James,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse (684974) with over ten years of experience delivering high quality care to patients in subacute to intensive care settings. A proven leader, effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction, and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing while driving innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for 2 critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant's condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Cardiothoracic/ Oncology Surgical Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
2021.04 - 2022.09
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms via telemetry and initiated proper interventions on critical and life-threatening arrhythmias
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carryout interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services for complex surgeries such as the Whipple procedure
- Proficient in chest tube, nasogastric tube, central line, and wound vac management in post-surgical patients
- Provided orientation, education, and mentorship of novice staff members.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, contributing to improved patient outcomes and best possible care.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream- Orzac
2015.08 - 2021.04
- Maintained comfort and ensured quality of life for 5 patients while providing continuous and precise assessment.
- Provided empathetic communication and education to families on end-of-life care.
- Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, wound management, and medications.
- Served as patient advocate during care conferences with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members.
Unit Manager, Sub Acute Rehab
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation
2016.09 - 2018.09
- Managed a 44-bed Subacute/Rehab unit, overseeing staff consisting of two RN's and five CNA's.
- Provided a bridge between interdisciplinary fields including medical, rehabilitation, and dietary to appropriately alter patients plan of care to best suit their needs
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes, and overall services
- Conducted weekly meetings with directors, assessed and advocated for residents needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident satisfaction.
Charge Nurse, Ventilator Unit
Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
2014.05 - 2015.08
- Assessed and provided direct care for 15 patients on sub-acute ventilated unit.
- Managed all aspects of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2013
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Ventilator management
- LIJ Skin Scholar/ Wound care specialist
- BLS/ACLS/NRP
- Strong medical ethic
- Telemetry/ ICU trained
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Nurse Care Plan Development and Modification
References
References furnished upon request.
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
Cardiothoracic/ Oncology Surgical Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
2021.04 - 2022.09
Unit Manager, Sub Acute Rehab
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation
2016.09 - 2018.09
Hospice Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream- Orzac
2015.08 - 2021.04
Charge Nurse, Ventilator Unit
Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
2014.05 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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