Selena Cockhern
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Responsible and empathetic employee with a strong ability in prioritization and critical thinking. Experienced in pediatric critical care and emergency medical situations in adult and pediatrics, and task-oriented settings. Broad background in critical response, patient communication, and building professional-patient relationships during care and treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Golisano Children's Hospital At Strong Memorial
Rochester, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Maintains a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Delivers direct care and takes responsibility of 2-3 pediatric ICU patients, including pre-mature infants through the age of 18 years old
- Provides specialized care for intubated pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation
- Manages respiratory care including initiation of intubation, chest tubes Tracheostomy care and management, Endotracheal suctioning, bagging on and off mechanical ventilation, BiPap, CPap, Servo-U, and the Astral vent
- Experienced in emergency tracheal placement upon patient decannulation
- Familiar with ingestion/poisen, burn care, and motor vehicle accidents
- Experienced in continuous sedation and paralytic administration
- Administers and appropriately wastes controlled substances
- Experience in DKA and hypo/hyperglycemic crisis with blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration
- Familiar with isolation precautions
- Experienced in administration of blood products and TPN/lipids
- Experienced with central line draw and management, as well as arterial line draw and management
- Experience with starting and maintaining IVs
- Experience with IV pump medication administration as well as Pyxis medication withdraw and return
- Experience with Epic charting system
- Familiar with neurological conditions, procedures, and management such as: epilepsy, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, encephalopathy, brain death, lumbar puncture, cervical traction, and Halo management
- Cares for pediatric patients during post-op for spinal fusions and craniotomies, including ICP monitoring and EVD management
- Provides patient care and education to patients with new onset and chronic illnesses
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administers medications and monitors patients for reactions and side effects
- Updates charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Acts as patient advocate and implements total patient care through team nursing process
- Records patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Emergency Medical Technician
Penfield Ambulance
Penfield, NY
08.2019 - 11.2024
- Assess patients on the scene and during transfer to the receiving facility
- Provided patient care reports to the receiving triage nurse at receiving facilities
- Utilized subjective and objective patient information to provide safe and exceptional care
- Monitored patient status by obtaining vital signs and observing the patient's presentation
- Documented the scene of the incident and patient care throughout the transfer
- Restocked and reviewed available supplies before every shift
- Prioritizes the level of care in emergency situations
- Performs CPR and utilizes an AED in cardiac arrest
- Utilized ACLS skills when needed
- Utilized stroke assessment
- Obtained blood glucose readings
- Utilized suction equipment to aspirate secretions that hinder patient airway
- Coordinated patient care with other first responders
- Operated an emergency vehicle.
- Assisted in training newly certified EMTs
Dental Assistant
Ethan Aranov DDS
Penfield , NY
02.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared instruments for procedures and patient examination
- Obtained bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal x-rays for adult and pediatric patients
- Maintained patient's airway via suctioning procedures
- Obtained custom impressions of patient's teeth to create models for the dentist
- Applied sealants to patient's teeth
- Assisted chair-side with dentist during root canal procedures, filling cavities, tooth removal, and implant procedures
- Sterilized dental equipment, completed spore testing, and cleaned treatment rooms
- Documented patient information
- Recorded periodontal pocket measurements
- Scheduled procedures and appointments
- Organized patient charts and office equipment
- Built patient rapport by giving empathetic care and apprehending patient situation
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY12-2023
NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY03-2018
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
BOCES
Spencerport, NY02-2016
Clinical Experience
- Rochester General Hospital-7800; Labor and Delivery
- Rochester Psychiatric Center-Forensic Unit
- Strong Memorial Hospital- 6 North; 8 North
- Unity Hospital- Acute Dialysis Center; 4400
- United Memorial Medical Center-Postpartum Maternity Unit
Certifications
- NYS EMT-B
- NYS Child Mandated Reporter
- AHA ACLS
- AHA BLS CPR
- AHA PALS
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 700
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Golisano Children's Hospital At Strong Memorial
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Penfield Ambulance
08.2019 - 11.2024
Dental Assistant
Ethan Aranov DDS
02.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
NYS Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Monroe Community College
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
BOCES
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