Sharon DeFonte
Lindenhurst
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Skilled in critical thinking, patient assessments, and mentoring new staff. Aims to leverage expertise in developing effective treatment plans and providing emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stonybrook Southampton Hospital
Southampton
12.2011 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Assisted in patient assessments and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic systems.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and comfort during care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management strategies.
- Supported nursing staff in daily tasks and operations on the unit.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and comfort during care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Triage assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- TNCC. PALS. ACLS. BLS. MODERATE SEDATION.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Stonybrook Southampton Hospital
12.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Suffolk County Community College
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