Hester Ramsook-Dennis
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Vent Unit
Spring Hills Post Acute Care
Matawan, NJ
12.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Vent Unit
Split Rock Health Care
Bronx, NY
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
The Bronx, NY
03.2004 - 05.2010
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Odd Fellow Nursing Home
The Bronx, NY
04.2001 - 08.2004
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Fernando General Hospital
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago
10.1991 - 02.2001
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY04.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
San Fernando General Hospital
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago10.1993
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Vent Unit
Spring Hills Post Acute Care
12.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Vent Unit
Split Rock Health Care
06.2010 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
03.2004 - 05.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Odd Fellow Nursing Home
04.2001 - 08.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Fernando General Hospital
10.1991 - 02.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
San Fernando General Hospital
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