Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Columbia, MD
09.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
White Glove Placement
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 09.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Infection Control Nurse
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
Auburn, NY
06.2018 - 08.2018
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Registered Nurse Administrator
New York State Department Of Corrections
Moravia, NY
09.2012 - 04.2018
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Reviewed daily documentation of administration of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgement to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of nine nurses, fostering environment supportive of both nurses and patients.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Evaluated work performance of nine nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Registered Nurse Administrator
New York State Department Of Corrections
Romulus, New York
01.2009 - 08.2012
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Reviewed daily documentation of administration of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgement to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of fifteen nurses, fostering environment supportive of both nurses and patients.
Evaluated competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Correction Officer & Instructor at New York State Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionCorrection Officer & Instructor at New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision