Persephone Oudkerk
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse focused on improving patient outcomes through culturally competent care and effective communication. Delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks based on patient needs and team skills. Committed to fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai West Hospital
Manhattan, New York
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, contributing to increased satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Provided safe and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses following hospital protocols and medical directives.
- Coordinated communication and care for patients exposed to communicable diseases, effectively mitigating health risks.
- Participates in preventive 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 patients' health
- Safely administers and appropriately documents immunizations and screenings given to patients per protocol
- Performs bloodborne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment and follow up
- Documents patient visits thoroughly and accurately while maintaining and ensuring confidentiality of patient information and medical records
Registered Nurse
HeartShare Human Services
New York, New York
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care in assigned residences
- Assessed clinical situations swiftly and accurately using critical thinking skills to ensure timely interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Coordinated continuity of care for individuals by addressing physical, emotional, and safety needs, ensuring comprehensive person-centered medical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams and various healthcare providers to address individuals' medical, behavioral, and social service needs.
- Develop, review, and update the individual's written plan of care
- Provided essential immunizations through safe and accurate injection administration.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to telehealth nursing practices.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital
New York, New York
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored vital signs, administered injections, and monitored patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recorded patient progress notes accurately in an electronic medical record system to facilitate effective communication among the care team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Delivered emotional support and comfort to families, helping them navigate through difficult situations.
Charge Nurse
Center for Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Delegated tasks to nursing staff and monitored patient charts for accurate and timely updates.
- Provided wound dressing, tracheostomy suctioning, G-tube feedings, respiratory treatments, glucose checks, blood pressure monitoring, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures during stay and provided discharge instructions for ongoing health management.
Nurse Manager
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care on assigned unit
- Ensured timely incident reporting and follow-up with Administrator and Director of Nursing.
- Monitored, tracked, and reported infection rates, contributing to improved infection control measures.
- Guided and supported nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and effective care environment.
- Works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care
- Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs
- Reviewed clinical records for completeness and accuracy.
Rehab Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided essential medical services to enhance employee health and safety in the workplace
- Participated in preventative screening and surveillance programs to identify and monitor health risks among employees.
- Monitored and managed follow-up protocols for employees exposed to communicable diseases.
- Performs bloodborne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment and 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
- Conducted pre-employment assessments to ensure candidate qualifications met organizational standards
Education
Bachelors of Science (B.S.N.), Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2017
Associates of Arts and Science (A.A.S.), Nursing -
ASA College
New York, NY05-2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vaccine administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient safety
- Infection control
- Health screening
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Collaboration teamwork
- Collaborative
Certifications & Licenses
- 7133541, New York RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai West Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
HeartShare Human Services
09.2017 - 10.2024
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.N.), Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Arts and Science (A.A.S.), Nursing -
ASA College