Persephone Oudkerk
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated, professional registered nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts to increase positive patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Completes Employee Health visits per organization policy and department protocols
- Provides safe, competent and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses via protocols and medical directives as per hospital policy
- Performs bloodborne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment and follow up
- Participates in preventative screening programs (e.g. TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and other appropriate immunizations) and surveillance programs designed to identify and monitor risks to the employee’s health
- Safely administers and appropriately documents on immunizations and TB screenings tests given to employees per protocol
- Perform communicable disease exposure follow-up
- Identifies and refers employees with personal health needs to the EHS MD, NP or personal physician when appropriate
- • Documents employee visits thoroughly and accurately while maintaining and ensuring confidentiality of patient information and medical records
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Registered Nurse
HeartShare Human Services
09.2017 - Current
- Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care in assigned residences
- Develop, review, and update individual's written plan of care
- Keeps up-to-date progress notes
- Administer injections, which include immunizations such as flu vaccine etc
- To employees staff and residents in facility ensuring an adequate amount of supplies throughout the facility at all times
- Coordinate continuity of care, in regards to physical, emotional, and safety needs of the individuals we support and make recommendations accordingly to ensure our individuals get the most comprehensive person-centered medical care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, PCPs, medical providers, pharmacies, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals to address individuals' medical, behavioral, and social service needs.
Charge Nurse
Center for Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Administered medications to long term and acute patients as prescribed by physician; Wound Dressing & Care | Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care | G-Tube Feedings & Care | Respiratory Treatments | Glucose Checks & Blood Pressure Monitoring | IV Therapy
- Properly delegate tasks to nursing staff; Monitor and update information into patient charts
- Educating patients and family throughout stay and upon discharge.
Nurse Manager
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit
- Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to Administrator and Director of Nursing
- Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs
- Works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care
- Reviews clinical records for completeness and accuracy as necessary
- A monitor, tracks, evaluates and reports infections for the unit
- Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
Rehab Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Performing pre-employment testing
- Providing essential medical services in the workplace
- Performs bloodborne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment and follow up.
- Participates in preventative screening programs (e.g. TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and other appropriate immunizations) and surveillance programs designed to identify and monitor risks to the employee’s health.
- Perform communicable disease exposure follow-up.
- Educate employees to understand their health and safety on the job and off, employee health policies as it applies to their health/prevention
Education
Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Arts and Science (A.A.S.), Nursing -
ASA College
New York, NYSkills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Team Coordination
- Collaborative Team Player
- Vaccine administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health screening
Licensecertifications
- 7133541, New York RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
HeartShare Human Services
09.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Center for Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 04.2017
Nurse Manager
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
Rehab Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Arts and Science (A.A.S.), Nursing -
ASA College