PRECIOUS ANDERSON MSN, RN

• Perform urine specimen collection and prepare samples for lab analysis
• Set up rooms/trays/equipment for cystoscopies, vasectomies, prostate biopsies, circumcisions, urodynamic testing (UDS), Gemcitabine bladder installations
• Assist urology providers (MD, PA, NP) with procedures, give injections, and prepare patients for diagnostic tests
• Maintain and change foley and suprapubic catheters for patients, while instructing patients on catheterization procedures
• Assist urology providers with uroflowmetry and post-void residual scan
• Educate patients on surgical/diagnostic procedures and medications
• Take VS and record information into patient’s medical records
• Triage, pre-procedure scheduling, and post-procedure follow-up calls

• Provided direct nursing care to Veterans on a 19-bed inpatient Medical Telemetry Unit
• Identified irregular cardiac rhythms, and notify on-call MD on changes in acuity and stability
• Monitored and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various medical diseases and behavioral disorders

Hospice and Palliative Care - On-Call Nurse (Per Diem)

• Triage calls for Hospice patients and provide direct nursing care to patients when a home visit is necessary
• Communicate all changes to the patients condition to their primary nurse case manager

07/2015-09/2020

Elderplan - Transitional Care Nurse

• Managed a caseload of SNP members in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Coordinated care with hospital/nursing home discharge planners, MJHS inpatient case managers, physicians, and other professionals, to promote a safe discharge plan for the members and determine next level of effective care from admission to discharge
• Conducted post-discharge telephonic outreach to members/caregivers within 24-72 hours after discharge notification, for the purpose of health status symptom management, medication reconciliation, scheduling medical appointments, identifying risk of recurring hospitalization and gaps in care, promoting post-facility discharge follow up, addressing potential problems related to the discharge plan
• Engaged the member/caregiver by using standard assessment tools, individualized care plans, and document all interactions in the Electronic Medical Record
• Initiated community referrals for members with health/social problems requiring further evaluation and/or additional services (Skilled Nurse, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Adult Protective Services)
• Worked closely with Medical Management and Utilization Management teams within MJHS, on a project which aims to reduce hospital re-admissions by initiating community referrals for Nurse Practitioner home visits

Cardiac Stepdown Unit

• Provided care for 3-5 patients on a 35 bed telemetry unit with various cardiac diagnoses including but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure
• Provided post-procedural care for patients recovering from electrophysiology procedures, cardiac and peripheral catheterizations, angioplasty, and valvuloplasty
• Assisted physician assistant with sheath removals, assessed puncture and incisional sites for signs of hematoma, and monitored radial and pedal pulses
• Prepared patients and operating room staff for TAVR and CABG surgery Initiate cardiac drips, anticoagulation therapy, and blood products Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Worked temporarily in ambulatory units on-site via Access Nursing Agency - 1. Cardiac Rehabilitation: where my role included obtaining manual blood pressures on recovering cardiac surgery patients enrolled in an exercise program, and assisted with treadmill stress tests; 2. Cardiology Clinic: where my role was inserting IV lines in patients scheduled for CT scan, Calcium Score test, MRI, and administering cardiac medications accordingly

01/2010-02/2012

Medical-Surgical Unit - Infectious Disease (Per Diem)

• Provided age-specific care for 6-8 patients ranging from young adulthood to older years
• Implemented plans through tasks such a preparing patients for operations, wound treatment, monitoring vital signs, and medication administration

NY Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center

• Performed general nursing responsibilities for an average of 4-7 patients within multiple Med-Surg and telemetry units
• Provided total patient care including cardiac monitoring, tube feed administration, IV and blood product administration, wound care treatment and invasive line maintenance

09/2011-12/2011

NY Presbyterian - Denny Farrell Outpatient Family Clinic

• Evaluated patients' needs from infancy to geriatrics, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
• Scheduled appointments for doctor visits and assisted in prescription refills
• Administered various treatments to all populations ranging from IM injections for STD prophylaxis, respiratory treatment, vaccinations, PPD implantation
• Triaged patients in person and accountable for provision of patient care through their telecare system
• Responded to OBGYN patients' needs ranging from pregnancy tests, birth control methods, prenatal treatment, RhoGham administration, and appointments

01/2011-12/2011

Northwell Health - US Merchant Marine Academy Health Clinic

• Provided care to midshipmen enrolled in a federal service academy
• Recorded vital statistics, obtained venipuncture samples, and administered PPD implant and yellow fever vaccinations for walk-ins or sea year physical exam

OASAS - Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center (Per-Diem)

• Admitted male and female clients to various inpatient floors and provided education on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, and coping skills
• Maintained inventory for controlled drugs and narcotics at the beginning and end of work duty
• Administered psychotropic medications and monitored for any reaction
• Collaborated with client, psychiatrist, and addictions counselor to discuss options to help resident meet their medical and psychiatric needs

• Provided respiratory and ventilator management on adult and geriatric patients on a 35 bed unit
• Implemented care to patients maintained on invasive lines, enteral feeding tubes, ostomy support, telemetry monitoring, and wound management
• Responded appropriately to emergencies such as rapid responses and unit codes, and provided post-mortem care in the event of an expiration
• Floated to Cardiac Care Unit, Medical ICU, or Surgical ICU on an as-needed basis
• Periodically assumed the role of charge nurse and was assigned as a preceptor to less experienced staff or agency nurses