Jeanne Sawu Frimer
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Registered nurse and Practical Nurse with experience in delivering quality of care , including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Nursing Home
Ossining, New York
03.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Telemetry RN
Coney Island Hospital
Brooklyn , NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Performed rounds on [Timeframe] basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN
WellLife Network
Brooklyn , NY
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance, CA
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
Medical-Surgical RN
Sun River health
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions. Administered COVID - 19 vaccines
- Delivered care to 40 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Contributed toward meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay and operating according to department specifications.
- Championed new nursing care pathways and trends and improved health service to community.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
RN Staff Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn , NY
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
LPN
Greater of New York nursing
Brooklyn , NY
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
LPN
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Cente
Brooklyn , NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
LPN
Brooklyn Gardens nursing and rehabilitation center
Brooklyn , Ny
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- 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.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
CNA
Beach garden nursing rehabilitation
Brooklyn , NY
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida College Of Health Science
Tampa, FL08.2019
LPN - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
Harrison, Nj05.2018
Associate of Science - RN
Florida Health Science
Tampa, FLSkills
- Samples collection
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Caring for wounds
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting incidents
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Counting narcotics
- Computer skills
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration expert
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Catheters
- Ventilator care
- Checking oxygen levels
- Managing personal care
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Vascular care understanding
- Home visits
- Team supervision
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Infectious disease control
- Patient relations
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient care planning
- Administering medicines
- Removing stitches and staples
- Infant CPR certified
- Monitoring vital signs
- Family and patient support
- Changing tracheostomies
- Wound care specialist
- IV drug therapy management
- Performing bladder scans
- Patient discharging
- Flow sheet charting
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient Care
- Coordinating referrals
- Documenting vitals
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Long-Term Care
- Patient advising
- Life-sustaining machines
- Taking vitals
- Emotional awareness
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medical assessment
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Sterilization techniques mastery
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Nursing Home
03.2024 - Current
Telemetry RN
Coney Island Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
RN
WellLife Network
06.2022 - 02.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
12.2021 - 11.2022
Medical-Surgical RN
Sun River health
01.2021 - 11.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
LPN
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Cente
02.2019 - 12.2019
LPN
Greater of New York nursing
08.2018 - 09.2020
LPN
Brooklyn Gardens nursing and rehabilitation center
06.2018 - 09.2018
CNA
Beach garden nursing rehabilitation
05.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida College Of Health Science
LPN - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
Associate of Science - RN
Florida Health Science