Serena Eljamal BSN RN
NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to ensure optimal patient care and support. Possess ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Trauma level II hospital
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments including height and weight measurements and blood draws as needed.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during times of distress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in nursing practice through ongoing research activities.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Reviewed lab results, X-rays, scans and other diagnostic tests with physicians.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
The Paramount At Somers Nursing And Rehabilitation
Somers, NY
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for residents.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Promoted to nursing supervisor for 300 bed facility
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Holistic Health Home Care associates
Manhattan, NY
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Assessed patient health needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained accurate client medical records.
- Identified potential safety risks in the home environment and provided education to family members on how to mitigate them.
- Performed wound care management such as cleaning, dressing, and debridement of wounds.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and other healthcare team members regarding plan of care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, ambulation, feeding.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Magnet Status Hospital
- Monitored patients with seizures using ECG
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored patients with potential heart problems and electrolyte imbalances using EKG, tele monitoring, vital signs, and blood lab work
- Observed patients ability to perform ADLS independently
- Assisted when needed
- Performed pre-op care
- Assessed patients closely post op
- Discharged patients
- Admitted patients
- Educated patients
- Performed pain management and assessments
- Utilized PCA pump
- Administered blood transfusions
- Observed patients for adverse effects of any kind to medications
- Monitored for improvements or changes in patients
- Ensured safety by maintaining hand hygiene before entering each room and leaving each room
- Utilized proper PE to maintain safety precautions and prevent spread of disease to myself or others.
- Administered meds through PEG tube
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities related to safety initiatives and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Caremount Medical Center
Kisco, NY
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted thorough assessments and worked with the doctors to treat patients according to symptoms
- Work closely with outside providers to ensure complete patient care was provided
- Provided patient education on how to manage and treat symptoms accordingly as per doctor's order
- Triage patients according to severity and types of symptoms presented
- Administered immunizations and assisted MD in small in room treatments
- Worked closely with covid patients providing tests and treating symptoms accordingly
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NYBachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, NYSkills
- IV line administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Discharge Planning
- Chart updating
- Complex patient cases
- End of life care
- Diagnostic Testing
Volunteer Experience
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Pediatrics Volunteer
Related Experience:
- Children's Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard
- Certified Yoga teacher
- End of Life Doula
- Student government representative and Vice president
- Self teaching myself Sign Language
Timeline
Medical Surgical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Home Care Registered Nurse
Holistic Health Home Care associates
10.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
White Plains Hospital Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
The Paramount At Somers Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 07.2024
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Caremount Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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