Rose Coppee, BSN, RN
Austell,GA
Summary
Proud Staff once on a leading Neurosurgical unit depicted on Netflix documentary called "Lenox Hill". I am a reliable Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience of caring for patients in a variety of specialties such as ICU, PACU, OR, IR, Oncology, Med Surgical, Physical Medicine & Rehab and Plastics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for both Pre-Surgical assessment and preparation along with PACU/Recovery of all patients daily
- Pre-Surgical/Pre-Op: Assessment of patients for services such as Cystoscopies, Ortho, Renal, Ent, Transplants, Gynecology, Vascular, Urology, Oncology, Pediatric, Dental, Plastics, GI, Neurosurgery, etc.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, identifying potential surgical risks and initiating appropriate interventions.
- PACU/Recovery: Assess patients level of consciousness to ensure appropriate recovery from Anesthesia.
- Pain Management and assess Tap Blocks
- Monitor surgical site for active bleeding and appropriate dressings.
- Ensure physical therapy is completed prior to discharge when necessary
- Ensure education is conducted for patients with assistive devices such as DME's, drainages, PCA pumps, etc.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care strategies.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Obtain & monitor lab results prior to each treatment to determine if dosing and treatment is appropriate
- Identified appropriate venous access sites and inserted IV catheters as needed
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients
- Administered medications via intramuscular & subcutaneous injections
- Administer drugs such as Vitamin B12, Retacrit (Procrit), Xgeva, Fulvestrant, Lupron, Leqvio, Zarxio, Granix, Tezspire, Nplate, Evenity, Prolia, Zometa, Injectafer, Xolair, Ceftriaxone Sodium, Solu-Medrol, etc
- Chemotherapy Oncology Certification ongoing
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials according to regulatory guidelines
- Followed protocols for infection control and prevention to maintain safe environment for all patients
- Educated patients and families on infusion process, side effects, and self-care techniques
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as OncoEMR
Circulating OR Registered Nurse
Empire State / North-Queens Ambulatory Surgical Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducting 'Time Out' before each surgical procedure with the surgical team including the: right patient, DOB, procedure, allergies and consent
- Assist with proper & safe positioning of the patient & prepares the operative site as directed by established procedures
- Assisting Anesthesiologist/CRNA with intubation & Anesthesia Administration
- Maintaining record keeping of surgical procedures such as time, instrument count, medication administration, nurses' notes, etc
- Assisting the surgical team with both sterile and non-sterile tasks
- Applying dressings to surgical incisions
- Cleaning & Sterilizing surgical instruments
- Safely transport patient to and from Pre-op/OR/PACU
- Assisting in Orthopedic, Eyes, Pain Management, Urology, Podiatry, ENT operating room procedures
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as SIS
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Recover patients post surgery from General, IV Sedation or Regional Anesthesia
- Manage surgical pain with Narcotics, Opioids, NSAIDS, Acetaminophen, PCA pumps, & Heat/Ice therapy using the 6 rights of administration
- Monitor signs & symptoms of adverse outcomes due to surgery
- Education patients and caregivers on post op care
- Care for surgical patients of varies specialties such as Vascular, Neuro, OB/Gynecological, GI, Nephrology, Urology, Orthopedic, Trauma, General Surgery, etc
- Administer Varies infusions
- Support of the total perioperative process
- Review patient's medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members
- Ensuring patient safety by utilizing Two patient identifier
- Verifying Surgical/Anesthesia/Facility consent
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as Allscripts/Sunrise with partial paper charting
Interventional Radiology Nurse - CT
Maimonides Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient medical histories and vital signs before radiology procedures
- Assisted in interventional radiology procedures such as biopsies, drainages, and catheter insertions
- Administer Conscious Sedation
- Tracked patients during anesthesia and reported on conditions
- Provided emotional support to patients during invasive procedures or diagnostic exams
- Offered guidance on post-procedure care instructions for patients recovering from interventions or surgeries
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications or contrast agents
- Followed radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure to both staff and patients
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC)
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- TNCC Certified
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of Anesthesia
- Surgical procedures in various specialties such as Dental, ENT, Vascular, GI, GYN, Orthopedics, Liver Biopsy, Neuro, etc
- Administer Varies infusions
- Took vitals and assessed patients in the recovery room following surgical procedures
- Flex between PACU and Ambulatory Service Unit (ASU)
- Complete Ambulatory intake for surgical candidates and prepare patients for surgery
- Support of the total perioperative process
- Verifying Surgical/Anesthesia/Facility consent
- Manage post-surgical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, pain, hypothermia, delirium, respiratory depression, etc
- Managing pain via Epidural infusion, IVP Fentanyl, Dilaudid & Morphine, PCA pumps, IV Drips, Oral pain management, Warm & Cold compress
- Documentation patient care in EMR system, SIS and Sunrise
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- TNCC Certified
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center with 2 active Helipads
- High volume trauma surgeries such as Amputations, MVA, GSW
- Surrounded by several prisons, high prisoner population as post-op patients
- Manage post-op symptoms such as Nausea, vomiting, hypothermia, pain, delirium, respiratory depression
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of Anesthesia
- Took vitals and assessed patients in the recovery room following surgical procedures
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as Cerner
- Level 1 Trauma Center with 2 active Helipads
Neurosurgical ICU / SICU RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitor / advocate for patients pre & post Neurosurgical & Surgical procedure
- Recover post surgical patients straight from Operating Room that bypass PACU (Adhere to PACU order set)
- Observe bedside procedures to closely monitor patient and assist Physician with potential complications or additional needs
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes such as CAUTI's, UTI's, HAPI's, C.Diff, etc
- Maintain drains such as; nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, Foley, rectal drain, stents, colostomy bags, peg tubes & tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, Wound Vacs
- Maintain line such as; Central lines, CVP, A-Lines, IVP lines
- Monitor care closely for patients with; Ventilation machines, EVD's, Lumbar drains, CVVHD, Aquapheresis
- Assist during intubation & Extubation
- Facilitate care for patients & family during End of Life stage
- Administer Varies infusions
- Manage & Titrate infusion drips as ordered
- Assess & classify pressure Ulcers
- Telemetry monitoring
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as Sunrise/Allscripts
STEP DOWN ICU RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Care for post surgical patients downgraded from ICU
- Assess & classify pressure Ulcers
- Monitor hourly internal & external dopplers
- Safely ambulate patient's post-op when eligible
- Telemetry monitoring
Medical Surgical/PM&R RN
Mercy Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Perform total body assessment such as: Neurological, HEENT, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Gastrointestinal, Peripheral Vascular, Integumentary, Vital signs, Labs, etc
- Administer bedside procedures such as: wound dressings, peg tube feedings, measure blood glucose, bladder scans, I&D, blood transfusions, phlebotomy, apply and removed assistive devices such as cervical collars, thoracic braces, slings, corrective boots, and applying CPM machine with degree adjustments
- Initiate & complete daily necessary documentations such as; admission documentations, discharge documentations, care plans, patient education, incident reports, and progress note
- Assisting nurse's aides with daily patient care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding & transfers
- Coordinating & prepping patients for imagining test, OR procedures, dialysis treatments, palliative care, Oncology treatments, Hyperbaric treatments, etc
- Documentation patient care in EMR system such as Epic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
IL01-2015
Skills
- Detailed Oriented
- Skin Champion
- Wound & Colostomy Care
- IV infusion drug therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Ventilator care
- Phlebotomy & IV Insertion skilled
Timeline
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse - CT
Maimonides Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
11.2023 - 06.2024
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC)
06.2023 - 10.2023
Circulating OR Registered Nurse
Empire State / North-Queens Ambulatory Surgical Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
PACU Traveling Registered Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Neurosurgical ICU / SICU RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2022
STEP DOWN ICU RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2020
Medical Surgical/PM&R RN
Mercy Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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