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Paulda Dorisme

Philadelphia,PA

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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Delta T Group
11.2020 - Current
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Nursing Assistant

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2001 - 10.2020
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
05.2020

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Counseling

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2007

Skills

  • Personal Care Needs
  • Medication Distribution
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Physical Assessment
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge

Certification

  • Pennsylvania State Board of Nirsing. Lincense# 736640- 2020
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. American Heart Association. - 2022

Languages

Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Delta T Group
11.2020 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2001 - 10.2020

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Harcum College

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Counseling

Drexel University

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