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Teresa Fallon RN, BSN

Trumansburg, NY,ny
Teresa Fallon RN, BSN

Summary

Seasoned nurse experienced in delivering high-quality holistic care to patients in medical, psychiatric and home care settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Dedicated and compassionate 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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at making all patients and families feel safe and included. Patient-oriented Nurse with over two decades of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical and psychiatric specialties, including folks with developmental disabilities.

Work History

Racker Centers
Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse
05.2012 - Current

Job overview

    • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
    • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
    • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
    • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
    • 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.
    • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
    • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
    • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
    • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
    • Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
    • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
    • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
    • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Self-employed
Trumansburg, NY

Mindful Outdoor Experience Hiking Guide
01.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Completed training and became certified at Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership
  • Obtained a Hiking and Backpacking license in New York
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Researched information to provide accurate, detailed hikes.
  • Provided information through narratives on various locations relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Empowered people of various socioeconomic groups, gender, and races to expand their horizons into the Great Outdoors!

New York State Department Of Corrections
Romulus, NY

Registered Nurse
01.2009 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families 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, 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.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Hillside
Romulus, NY

Registered Nurse
06.2006 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse
06.2001 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

Education

Binghamton University
Binghamton

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2001

University Overview

  • Extracurricular Activities: Mary E. Mahoney Support Group giving solid support to underrepresented students pursuing a degree in nursing. Created an inclusive environment to assist students with the rigorous program at Binghamton University's Decker School of Nursing.
  • I completed a highly competitive, well regarded program, while raising two children under 10 years old and working outside of the home.

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Psychiatric Evaluation (adults and adolescent)
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Youth Psychology
  • Parent and Caregiver Rapport-Building
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medical consultation
  • Preventive health
  • IV setup
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Emotional intelligence
  • At-risk patient care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication distribution

Languages

Norwegian
Elementary
French
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Racker Centers
05.2012 - Current

Mindful Outdoor Experience Hiking Guide

Self-employed
01.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

New York State Department Of Corrections
01.2009 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse

Hillside
06.2006 - 10.2008

Registered Nurse

Cayuga Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2006

Binghamton University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Backpacking

I'm currently more than half-way through my goal of hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks over 4,000 feet. I'm also working with a group of young women who ditched their cookie badges for backpacks on a separate 46-er goal. I've traveled internationally to hike and immerse myself in different cultures. Last year I visited the Artic Circle in Norway and Finland to see the Aurora Borlealis.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
Teresa Fallon RN, BSN