Nancy Abraham RN, BSN
Saint James
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing with proven ability to lead teams in delivering patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency. Specialize in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Netherbay at Bay Shore
Bay Shore
12.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the creation of a new assisted living wellness department, developing all standard operating policies while maintain DOH/CMS regulatory compliance.
- Managed a staff of 50+ employees consisting of LPN’s, HHA’s, and Case manager including developing training programs and continual education through in servicing.
- Controlled a $125,000 annual department budget, consistently maintaining expenditures within 1% of forecast.
- Lead QI initiatives that decreased medication errors by 75% and improved staff retention by 20% through implementation of evidenced - based practices.
- Oversaw physicians, rehabilitative specialists, and CHHA services in the community allowing for seamless continuity of care.
NICU Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
Queens
09.2022 - 12.2024
- 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
04.2021 - 09.2022
- 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
08.2015 - 04.2021
- 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
09.2016 - 09.2018
- 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
05.2014 - 08.2015
- 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, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NYSkills
- 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
- Policy writing
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
References
References furnished upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Netherbay at Bay Shore
12.2024 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2024
Cardiothoracic/ Oncology Surgical Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2022
Unit Manager, Sub Acute Rehab
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 09.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream- Orzac
08.2015 - 04.2021
Charge Nurse, Ventilator Unit
Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College