Professionally trained registered nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
registered nurse
Epic Health Services
Springfield, Massachusetts
11.2015 - Current
Patient Care
Health Care
Strong Assessment Skills
Patient-Centered Focus
Home Care
Health Education Training
Emotional Support
Customized Patient Teaching
registered nurse
Maxim Healthcare - Centrus Premier Home Care
West Springfield, Massachusetts
01.2014 - 11.2015
Patient Care
Health Care
Strong Assessment Skills
Medication Administration
Patient-Centered Focus
Home Care
Health Education Training
Emotional Support
Total Patient Care
Patient Care Skills
Chronic Care Experience
registered nurse
Baystate Medical Center, Childrens Hospital
Springfield, Massachusetts
11.2004 - 10.2013
Total Patient Care
Care Plans
Quality Patient Care
Patient Care Skills
Patient Care Needs
Discharge Instructions
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Pediatric Inpatient Unit
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Customized Patient Teaching
Patient Flow
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, Ma.
2001
Associate of Arts - Arts and Science
Holyoke community college
Holyoke, Ma.
1995
Skills
Acute care expertise
Preceptor
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Tracheotomy care
Patient and family advocacy
Thorough physical assessments
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Hospice philosophy understanding
Accomplishments
While a nurse at BMC I was part of the Oncology/Hematology team and was certified through the Oncology Nursing Society.
I was also on the patient satisfaction commitee.
I am certified in ventilators and able to care for ventilated patients.