Stephanie Goncalves
Briarwood,New York
Summary
A dedicated and experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell Health Stern Rehab and Nursing
01.2019 - Current
- Administer medication while tending to wounds, injections and monitoring various data
- Assessing patient’s mental health and reactions to medication
- Closely monitoring patients and communicating with MD when change in conditions
- Accurately entering information and keeping medical records up to date
- Educating Patient’s and their families with care plan in relation to current health conditions
- Supervising CNA’s
- Work as nurse advocate in order to safeguard the patient’s rights
- Assisting in resident transfer in a safe manner
- Familiar with patients that have LVAD, CAD Pumps, Trach care, Wound Vac Therapy, TPN Feedings, chest tubes, various Drains (JP, Biliary etc.), patients that require bladder scans and EKG, as well as various wound care
- Experience in working on COVID + Units.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Administer medication while tending to wounds, injections and monitoring various data
- Assessing patient’s mental health and reactions to medication
- Assisting MD with wellness visits
- Accurately entering information and keeping medical records up to date
- Educating resident’s and their families with care plan in relation to current health
- Supervising Care Managers
- Work as nurse advocate in order to safeguard the resident’s rights
- Assisting in resident transfer in a safe manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marquis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taking vital signs of the clients, administer medication while tending to wounds, Giving injections, Monitoring IV, Intake & Output
- Assessing patient’s mental health and reactions to medication
- Accurately entering information into SIGMA and keeping medical records up to date
- Educating patients and their families on care instructions in relation to current health
- Supervising CNA’s
- Work as nurse advocate in order to safeguard the client’s rights
- Assisting in moving of the clients in a safe manner.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Assess patient’s health problems and charting out a care plan
- Administer medication and treatments
- Assist patient with daily care such as grooming, bathing, and bathroom needs
- Provide recreation and diversion to children under care
- Ensuring safety of patient at all times
- Monitoring of vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Hicksville, NY08-2016
Skills
- Principles of Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Human Development
- Proficient in SIGMA
- Fluent in English, Portuguese & Spanish
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Samples Collection
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Intake
- Geriatric Care
- Catheter Care
- Patient Evaluations
- Preventive Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- New York Licensed Practical Nurse
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Writing Reports
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital Signs
- Diabetes Management
- Medical Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Educating Families
- ADL Assistance
- Home Health Care
- Patient Management
- Documenting Incidents
- Pediatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Certifications and Licenses
- University of The State of New York – Licensed Practical Nurse
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Vocational Education & Extension – Practical Nurse
Qualifications Summary
An experienced and eager nursing professional prepared to apply acquired knowledge, analytic problem solving, therapeutic communication and leadership skills to execute the numerous responsibilities to meet and exceed the greatest standards of nursing. Proven and accredited to meet safety measures needed to handle various medical and emergency situations together with the motivation and desire to continue to perform at high standards. Team player complemented with strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell Health Stern Rehab and Nursing
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marquis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
10.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
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