STEVEN RISO
West Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a strong work ethic and excellent patient service record. Adept at fostering and sustaining open and productive professional relationships with physicians, patients, family members and other medical staff. well-qualified Registered Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 15+ year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position. Currently working in the neuroscience ICU here at YNHH.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and documented adverse effects.
- Manage patients with External ventricular drains (EVD)
- CVVH trained.
- Quad bolt certified.
- Charge nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
04.2019 - Current
- Triage patients and administer vaccinations
- Assist with various medical procedures including but not limited to lumbar punctures and Botox injections
- Routinely perform A1C and blood sugar checks
- Routinely conduct blood draws.
LPN
St. Francis Hospital
Hartford, CT
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arden House Care and Rehabilitation Center
Hamden, CT
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared and administered controlled substances via oral, sublingual, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical and inhalation routes and serve as key holder of the drug inventory and supply
- Utilized aseptic and clean techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing application
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge and report changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention are addressed
- Overseen CNA's duties; delegate shift assignments, chart shift events and communicate with RN supervisor and physicians to ensure adequate coverage is maintained for the floor
- Established and maintained open lines of communication between the healthcare team, patients, and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
OnlineAssociates of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT01.2022
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Assess patients
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- IV medications
- Administer blood products
Interests
Licensed Practical Nurse 2018
Stone Academy – West Haven, CT
Licensures & Certifications
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse CT License #: Expires: , Licensed Practical Nurse CT License #: 41370 Expires: August 2022 IV Certified Essentials of Infusion
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
08.2022 - Current
LPN
St. Francis Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arden House Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Associates of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University