Nicole Rousseau
Centerport ,NY
Summary
I have 18 years of comprehensive experience in working with patients in very fast paced emergency setting and critical care setting . I have experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. I know how to prioritize my tasks very well . I am a team player and responsible .
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
St Francis Hospital-The Heart Center
11.2015 - Current
- Perform EKG in a timely manner in emergency triage room
- Perform patient glucose checks
- Draw routine bloodwork as well as obtaining blood cultures using venipuncture
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
CNA
Huntington Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY12.2005
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Health Records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Companionship and emotional support
- Emergency Room Procedures
Timeline
PCA
St Francis Hospital-The Heart Center
11.2015 - Current
CNA
Huntington Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2015
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Farmingdale State College
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