RONALD ST. PETER, RN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baystate Medical Center skilled in telemetry monitoring and advanced cardiac life support. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and manage complex cases in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Intermediate Care Unit/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Float Pool
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit Flex Team
Baystate Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2023
- As a member of the flex team, I utilized my Nursing skills and experience to provide quality Nursing care to the adult population on many different units across a wide variety of specialties based on hospital needs. These needs changed on a daily basis and populations included Neuro, Renal, Ortho, Oncology, Cardiac, and Emergency and ICU step downs.
- Served as a preceptor to new RNs, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in intermediate care nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by meticulously monitoring vital signs and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2019
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expertise on effective techniques for managing complex cases within the Intermediate Care Unit setting.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care, addressing concerns, and actively listening to feedback.
- Reduced complications in Intermediate Care Unit by providing timely and accurate assessments of patient conditions.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population within the Intermediate Care Unit setting, adapting to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06-2010
High School Diploma -
Ludlow High School
Ludlow, MA06-1986
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
Timeline
RN, Intermediate Care Unit/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Float Pool
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit Flex Team
Baystate Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2019
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Ludlow High School
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