Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experience Rotations
References
Timeline
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Sadekie McLean

Hamden,CT

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at using nursing process to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Detail oriented and committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wellpath/Hartford Juvenile Detention Center
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Instructed juvenile on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all juvenile by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse

Medical Respiratory Unit- St. Vincent Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
08.2022 - Current

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows
and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for
reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient
environment.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and
coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in
electronic medical records.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through
team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication
side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient
conditions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to
maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.

Life Skills Instructor

Ability Beyond Disability
Bethel, CT
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Delivering assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities, monitoring patient's health progress, assisting with ADLs
  • Observed client interactions with peers in order to identify areas of improvement or potential issues.
  • Supervised developmentally delayed adults in usage of assistive technologies within classroom environment to help them maximize benefits from such equipment.
  • Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.

Hospice Aid

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County
Wilton, CT
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Providing care to persons on Hospice, assisting with medication management, providing information and comfort to families
  • Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
  • Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Atria Senior Living Group
Lynbrook, NY
05.2010 - 08.2016
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to facility's policies and procedures.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
05.2022

Skills

Vital Signs
Time management
Teamwork
Flexibility
Medication and IV Administration

Tube Feeding

Tracheostomy care

Physical assessments

Wound care
EMR- Epic
IV Drug Therapy Management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/2024
  • Unencumbered CT License

Clinical Experience Rotations

  • Rehabilitation unit, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT, 10/2019, 12/2019
  • Rehabilitation Facility, Lord Chamberlain, Stratford, CT, 01/2020, 05/2020
  • Surgical Unit, Stamford Hospital, Stamford CT, 08/2020, 12/2020
  • Surgical Unit, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich CT, 01/2021, 05/2021
  • Surgical Unit, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich CT, 01/2022, 05/2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wellpath/Hartford Juvenile Detention Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Medical Respiratory Unit- St. Vincent Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Life Skills Instructor

Ability Beyond Disability
05.2020 - 10.2022

Hospice Aid

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County
01.2020 - 01.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Atria Senior Living Group
05.2010 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Norwalk Community College
Sadekie McLean