Phillip Choma

• Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
• Safely treated an array of sexually transmitted infections as well as HIV.
• Educated patients on importance of adherence of medications prescribed.
• Educated patients on side effects and importance of specific medications.

• Managed multiple Covid-19 vaccine sites which included receiving vaccines, recording temperatures, maintaining conditions specific to vaccines.
• Oversaw 2-3 LPN's who administered the vaccines safely.
• Vaccinated patients when staffing was inadequate.
• Communicated with staff in a respectful way.
• Collaborated with clinic managers to maintain a consistent flow at very busy clinics.

• Administered Covid-19 Vaccine at busy and fast paced POD site in West Bronx
• Role of Medical Greeter, closely observed clients for signs and symptoms of vaccine reaction, including difficulty breathing, itchiness, palpitations, anaphylaxis as well as numerous other possible complaints/symptoms of client.

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Delivered high level of care on very busy Covid-19 unit to patients on bipap to high flow to nasal cannula.

• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Worked in Float pool, constantly prepared to assist and float to any patient care area within competence.

• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
• Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Cared for up to 6 acutely ill patient's who were admitted to the hospital, but boarded awaiting beds, which included patient's on continuous cardiac monitoring, in a very busy and fast paced emergency room

• Worked between medicine, surgical and rehabilitation floors caring for up to 11 patients on occasion.

• Experience in all facets of nursing including :

• Assessments

• IV Therapy

• Central Line Therapy and care

• Holistic Care of the patient

• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors and reported to physicians

• Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
• Followed infection control procedures.
• Interpreted cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitor and reported to phsysician

• Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, patients, family members, hospital staff, administration, and management.
• Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols. 
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

• Charge nurse on unit. Oversaw average of 70 patients per 7 hour shift, in a busy environment where patients were triaged, roomed, and orders were carried out based on symptoms and history of each patient.  Age range of patients from 1 day old to 21 years of age.
  

• Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
• As a telemetry floor nurse, it was the primary goal to maintain patient safety, care for up to 6 patients at a time if necessary, manage medications in a timely manner, manage care appropriately and accordingly for different types of patients, and include entire treatment team in on patient findings and care.
• As an ICU nurse it was the job of the RN to maintain patient safety, focus care on less patients with greater needs, have the knowledge and critical thinking able to carry out orders and hang medications that may be titrated per the RN.
• In both positions it was the primary goal of the RN to meet the nursing care plans and accomplish the goal, being positive outcomes.