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Paula Smajlaj

Tarrytown,NY

Summary

Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and wound management. Successfully contributed to interdisciplinary teams by presenting clinical data and initiating appropriate interventions. Skilled in direct patient care, medication and IV insertion, and improving patient outcomes through thorough assessments and effective treatments.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Montifiore Medical Center
05.1992 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lehman College
Bronx, NY
05-2015

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY
01-1987

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication and IV insertion
  • Administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Montifiore Medical Center
05.1992 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lehman College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Bronx Community College
Paula Smajlaj