Rebecca Altholz BSN, RN
West Harrison,NY
Summary
Patient oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery/Internal Medicine Float
Northwell Health
09.2024 - Current
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted laboratory blood analyses on patients
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
08.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs, laboratory results, and overall condition to identify early signs of complications.
- Administered medications, including IV infusions, following physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on disease managements, post-operative care and discharge planning.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided care for stroke patients through comprehensive neurological assessments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed cardiac drips on patients with arrhythmias.
- Administration of blood products and medications.
Surgical Stepdown Travel Nurse
White Plains Hopsital
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from complex abdominal surgeries, including colostomies, bowel resections and hernia repairs.
- Monitored and managed hemodynamic stability, pain levels, surgical wound healing in a stepdown care environment.
- Administered IV medications, fluids, and nutritional support, including TPN and enternal feedings for post-surgical patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify early signs of post-operative complications such as infection, ilieus or dehiscence, ensuring timely intervention.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarctions, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
- Administered cardiac-specific medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols
- Conducted thorough cardiovascular assessments, monitoring hemodynamic stability and signs of fluid overload or ischemia
- Responded effectively to critical changes in patient status, initiating rapid response protocols when necessary
- Utilized telemetry monitoring to assess cardiac stability in patients with comorbidities or at risk for post-operative complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Univiersity
Minneapolis, MN03-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY12-2019
Certification
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Medication administration/titrating of drips
- Triaging patients
- Post-operative care management
- Advanced wound care and dressing changes
- Management of drains, ostomies and catheters
- Ventilator and tracheostomy care
- Pain management
- Central and PICC line care
- Charge Nurse
- Patient and family education
- Proficiency in EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Nextgen
Certifications
- NY State Registered Nurse: 785667-01
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgery/Internal Medicine Float
Northwell Health
09.2024 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
08.2022 - Current
Surgical Stepdown Travel Nurse
White Plains Hopsital
11.2021 - 05.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Univiersity
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westchester Community College
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