Natasha Friday
Registered Nurse
Valley Stream,United States
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse
Affiliated Staffing
New York, NY
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Covid-19 Vaccination
Office Assistant
Proline Pumping
Bayshore, NY
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Home Health Aide
Americare
Brooklyn , NY
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY 01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY 01.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
Preventive health
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Vaccine administration
Professional bedside manner
Patient evaluation
Patient Assessments
Infection control measures
IV setup
HIPAA education
Medication Administration
Care Plan Development
Procedure preparations
Emotional intelligence
Foley catheters
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to patients in acute care environment.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
06-2022
Management of Patient with Stroke
12-2021
Stroke The Subtle, Atypical, and Enigmatic
11-2021
Administration of Moderate Sedation/Analgesia
11-2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Affiliated Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
01.2021 - 05.2022
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Suport
01-2021
BLS - Basic Life Support
01-2021
Home Health Aide
Americare
08.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
01.2019 - 12.2020
Office Assistant
Proline Pumping
06.2018 - 12.2020