Natisha James
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over years of experience. Systematically build teams, maintain records and manage daily care with decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes. History of meeting and exceeding standards of care with hands-on coordination of clinical operations and team activities. Devoted to continuously improving unit to optimize care for every patient. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Jamaica Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Educated family members on disease processes, treatment plans, and post-discharge care to support informed decision-making and smooth transitions home.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to diverse populations.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by effectively communicating with healthcare providers during shift handoffs.
- Promoted infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections on the Medical-Surgical Floor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, collaborating with healthcare providers for effective pain management strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Nursing Supervisor
Samaritan Daytop Village
12.2018 - Current
- Supervised staff of 1 registered nurse, 6 licensed practical nurses.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Updated patient charts using Avatar and Chemlink with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Assist physician with in-office lumbar punctures.
- Set up procedural equipment.
- Take vitals and patient history.
- Perform phlebotomy, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Teach physicians' instructions to patients.
- Train other medical personnel.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms sanitary.
- Maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Hyperbaric Technician
Restorixhealth at Maimonides Medical Center
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Maintain monoplace hyperbaric chambers.
- Administer hyperbaric therapy and monitor patients during dives.
- Record patients' vitals, and other pertinent information into medical records.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, supplying them with needed materials.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Teach patients about treatment procedures medications, or diets.
- Change wound dressings.
- Perform general office duties.
- Maintain inventory.
Medical Assistant
DR. HOWARD ROSENFELD, INTERNAL MEDICINE
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG and PFT.
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Teach medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
- Receive and route messages or documents.
- Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence.
- Maintain medical records, or correspondence files.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Utilize various systems to do electronic requisitions for laboratory tests.
Phlebotomist
Apex Labs
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Perform phlebotomy on patients in homes or other private facilities.
- Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
- Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis.
- Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
- Calibrate and maintain machines.
Medical Assistant
ENT and Allergy Associates
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepare treatment rooms for examinations,.
- Prepare patients and assist physician in sterile surgical and plastics procedures.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs.
- Take patient history using EMR.
- Obtain Prior Authorization for radiology procedures and prescriptions.
- Decontaminate and autoclave instruments and dispose of soiled supplies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Catalog lab materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Queens, NY09-2017
Hyperbaric Certification: Hyperbarics -
Restorix Health
White Plains, NY, United States2015
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Management
- Staff direction and support
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Quick learner
- Computer proficient
- Discharge planning
- Tracheostomy care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Wound care
Additional Information
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS , , Registered Nurse: New York State Board of Nursing, License #748516 Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Jamaica Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Samaritan Daytop Village
12.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
04.2017 - 12.2018
Phlebotomist
Apex Labs
05.2012 - 10.2012
Hyperbaric Technician
Restorixhealth at Maimonides Medical Center
01.2012 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant
ENT and Allergy Associates
07.2011 - 05.2012
Medical Assistant
DR. HOWARD ROSENFELD, INTERNAL MEDICINE
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Hyperbaric Certification: Hyperbarics -
Restorix Health