Teresa Carbone, R.N
Rocky Point,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in an acute care setting. Direct bedside nurse caring for med/surg, and home care/hospice/comfort care patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Northwell Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Revival Home Health Care
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Skinology Spa
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2034
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06.2018
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intravenous Catheter Insertion and Care
- Injections
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Chest Tubes/Plurex drains/Urinary Catheters/Ostomy Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Wound Care/Management
- Patient Intervention
Certification
- Certified Nurse Injector, Aesthetic Medical Training - 2023
- Intravenous Catheter Insertion Certification - 2023
- BLS Certification, AHA - 2023
- Progressive Care Nursing Certification - Stony Brook University Hospital - 2023
- EKG Interpretation Certification - Stony Brook University Hospital - 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Northwell Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Revival Home Health Care
10.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Skinology Spa
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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