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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St.Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
08.2023 - Current
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LPN
Amedysis Home Health
Medford, NY
11.2022 - 08.2024
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Participated in weekly case conferences with an interdisciplinary team to discuss client progress and concerns.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
LPN
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
09.2020 - 08.2023
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
LPN
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon, NY
01.2012 - 07.2020
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
02-2021
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Aspen University
Denver, CO
Skills
Patient Management
Appointment Scheduling
ADL Assistance
Unit Administration
Diabetes Management
Nursing Staff Leadership
Emergency Response
Critical Care
Case Management
Wound Care
Chronic Disease Management
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Home Visits
Strong Clinical Judgment
Documenting Vitals
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Patient Assessments
Intake and Discharge
Urology Knowledge
Physical Assessments
Medication and IV Administration
First Aid Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St.Charles Hospital
08.2023 - Current
LPN
Amedysis Home Health
11.2022 - 08.2024
LPN
Catholic Home Care
09.2020 - 08.2023
LPN
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Aspen University
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