Rosalyn Adams
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse seeking Emergency Room position at your facility. Committed to delivering high-quality care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable team player, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management. Eager to learn, grow, and be mentored in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and development. Dedicated to making meaningful contributions guided by the nursing process, code of ethics, and institutional policies and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN med-surg unit
NYCHHC
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Collects data, assess patients, develop plans of care, implement plan of care, evaluate plan of care and document data.
- Prioritizes care based upon data collected and document interventions as per hospital standard.
- Ability to differentiate activities which are in scope of professional nursing practice, and those that may be delegated to ancillary staff, acting in capacity as charge nurse.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients flow for the unit, handling admissions, coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary team, processing discharged plan and discharged teaching.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Complies with quality and safety performance improvement plan, nurse sensitive quality indicators as per organization guidelines and professional standard.
- Evaluates the patient’s progress towards expected outcomes. Involves the patient/family and interdisciplinary team in the evaluation process, recognizes changes in patient condition, reports documents and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention(s).
- Conducted wound care as per order and maintain pressure injury bundle practice interventions.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as identifying early signs to call a code, management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Implemented Pre-OP plan of care, teaching, administering meds, NPO status.
- Assist with safe bedside procedures, educate patient, document procedure and manage patient recovery
- Administer blood transfusion (verify consent, type and screen, document as per hospital protocol), administer and monitor Heparin drip
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluates the patient’s progress towards expected outcomes. Involves the patient/family and interdisciplinary team in the evaluation process, recognizes changes in patient condition, reports documents and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention(s).
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Elderly care
Self
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Assist and ensure nutritional needs are met and develop a schedule medication reminder.
- Demonstrated knowledge of elderly care best practices and stayed current on industry trends through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Assisted seniors in their daily activities and provided companionship during regular visits to elderly care facilities.
- Provided elderly care support, ensuring their comfort, safety of their environment, and assistance with daily activities and ensure they have resources needed for their support.
- Coordinated effectively with medical professionals when necessary to ensure comprehensive patient care during the course of treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeffrey Stein DDS
Brooklyn, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized and maintained office files and appointment schedules
- Prepared outgoing packages and coordinated Pick up and deliveries to dental labs
- Assisted with dental procedures, cleaned and sterilized equipment
- Prioritized tasks independently to best support Dentists, clients and supporting staff
Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse
Ministry of Health and the Environment
St. Vincent And The Grenadines
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Worked in fields: Psychiatry inpatient and outpatient, Community Health Nurse, Surgical unit: experience gained through floating to the various units: ICU, Recovery room, Pediatric (critical care and burns unit, special surgery) and Emergency.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families coping with a child''s chronic illness or acute medical crisis and developed strong rapport with pediatric patients through empathetic communication techniques that foster trust and cooperation during medical interventions.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying signs of infection and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with surgical teams during skin grafting procedures to provide seamless perioperative support for patients requiring reconstructive surgeries after burn injuries.
Education
RN-BSN program -
Monroe University
The Bronx, NY06-2025
Associate in science (AS) - Public Health
CUNY Queensborough Community College
01.2021
Registered Nurse Certificate and License -
St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Division of Nursing Education
01.2014
High school Diploma -
Georgetown Secondary School
St. Vincent And The Grenadines06-2005
Skills
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Compassion, empathy and comprehensive patient care
- Continuity of Care Coordination and Comprehensive Case Coordination
- Effective Reporting, Documentation and problem resolution techniques
- Executing and maintaining quality care measures
- Emergency Trauma Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Preventive Health Initiatives
Certification
- Pennsylvania RN License
- New York State RN License
- BLS: AHA
- Customer service certificate
- ACLS (in process)
Timeline
RN med-surg unit
NYCHHC
01.2024 - Current
Elderly care
Self
01.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeffrey Stein DDS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse
Ministry of Health and the Environment
04.2014 - 05.2018
Associate in science (AS) - Public Health
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Registered Nurse Certificate and License -
St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Division of Nursing Education
RN-BSN program -
Monroe University
High school Diploma -
Georgetown Secondary School