Evaluated and analyzed client information to determine eligibility for various programs and services.
Evaluated client needs and developed tailored care plans to enhance health outcomes.
Optimized resource allocation and coordinated services to guarantee timely healthcare and community support for clients.
Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance service quality and elevate patient satisfaction.
Evaluated patient conditions and formulated tailored care strategies to enhance health outcomes.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
RN Surgical Oncology
25 Years 7 Months
Brigham and Women's Hospital | 02.2001 - Current
Assessed and provided care for surgical oncology patients, ensuring personalized treatment plans. Monitor Cardiac patients and interpret telemetry strips. Developed and delivered support, instructions, and teaching materials for patients and families to enhance understanding and compliance. Precept novice nurses to unit, including providing support, knowledge and teaching.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
RN- Med/Surg, Telemetry
1 Year 1 Month
Winchester Hospital | 01.2000 - 02.2001
Contributed to Medical/Surgical and Cardiac Unit by providing pre-op/post-op care and monitoring telemetry patients and EKGs. Executed insertion of peripheral IVs to ensure effective patient treatment. Monitor and administer of blood products. Monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition, Central lines, Peripherally Inserted central venous Catheter and Portacaths. Collaborated with physicians to discuss and coordinate patient care.
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare team.
Charge Nurse-Sub-Acute Unit
7 Months
DPH/State Hospital | 05.1999 - 12.1999
Reviewed patient charts, addressed issues, and noted physician orders to ensure comprehensive patient care. Consulted with patients, families, and physicians to develop effective care, treatment, and rehabilitation plans. Met weekly with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress, strategize rehabilitation, and finalize discharge plans. Administer medication, treatments and perform nursing assessments on new admissions. Additional responsibilities include the administration of TPN, care of central lines, chest tube management and insertion of peripheral IVs.
Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and compliance with hospital protocols.
Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
RN, Med/Surg Unit
1 Year 7 Months
Boston Regional Medical Center | 08.1997 - 03.1999
Functioned as Staff/Charge Nurse in Med/Surg Unit, providing pre-op and post-op care to optimize patient recovery. Skilled in peripheral IVs, monitoring/administration of blood products, TPN, Central lines, PICC lines and Porta-caths. Evaluated medical problems, communicated results to healthcare team, and administered treatments to ensure patient safety and care continuity. Led and supervised nursing staff in 20-Bed Sub-Acute Unit, managing patient screening and M.D.S. and P.P.S. software-driven reimbursements. Supervised all nursing staff and screened potential patients.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting health literacy and self-care practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College | Boston, Ma. | 04-1996
Bachelor of Science - BSN
LABOURE COLLEGE | Milton | 05-2014
Skills
ACLS certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Care Coordination
Patient Advocacy
2/2007-2/2012: Formulate ideas to support Epic.
Problem-solving
Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Massachusetts Nurses Association
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