Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years experience in various settings including Medical-Surgical, Home Care and Clinic. Proven ability in providing high quality patient care, team leadership, managing complex cases and meet departmental and organizational goals. Expertise in clinical nursing, patient education, and quality improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Staten Island University Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Ensure timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
Promote a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
Streamline nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
Maintain open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Develop continued departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Foster improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
11.2020 - Current
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses across hospitals of the Northwell Health System.
Oversee delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of NPs, PA, technicians, and unit clerks.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Educate patients and families about related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments as well as helpful resources available to support care.
Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Clinic Registered Nurse
CityMD
02.2023 - 06.2023
Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches for orthopedic, allergy and primary care specialties
Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Covid-19 Travel Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
08.2021 - 04.2022
Served as frontline worker for both COVID and non-COVID units
Liaised between patients, families and medical personnel in delivering care during limited contact and no visitation policies
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments as well as helpful resources available to support care.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Immunization Nurse
Northwell Health System
02.2021 - 07.2021
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Performed nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing
Safely administered COVID-19 vaccinations in community settings (Local churches, Military bases, Hospitals) providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Monitored patients post vaccine for any adverse reactions
Staff Nurse
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
04.2016 - 02.2021
Effectively treated patients with acute/chronic health issues and terminal illnesses. Counseling in health maintenance and disease management throughout different Medical-Surgical units
Provided Pre and Post operative care educating patients and family on surgical procedures
Administered fluids, medication, IVIG, TPN and blood products via IV per physicians orders while monitoring patient progress
Monitored patient progress during cycles of chemotherapy
Provide basic patient care and treatments such as enemas, wound care, enteral nutrition and perform catheterizations
Serve as charge nurse and organize/delegate patient assignments and care based on patient acuity
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Home Health Nurse
Custom Care NY
09.2015 - 03.2016
Traveled across boroughs to provide in home nursing services to clients with chronic illnesses which included Wound dressings, G-tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, Insulin administration, Trach care, IV infusions and respiratory treatments
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Educated and instructed clients/caregivers on treatment plan to accelerate recovery, minimize pain/discomfort, and optimize patient quality of life at home
Facilitated ongoing assessment of client needs and implemented treatment plans within home care setting
Director of Operations at Northwell Health – Staten Island University HospitalDirector of Operations at Northwell Health – Staten Island University Hospital
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