Teresa Hardy
White Plains,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at White Plains Hospital Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication/chemotherapy administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through individualized care plans and strong clinical judgment. Adept at educating patients and families, fostering a supportive environment, and mentoring new staff to ensure high-quality care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
White Plains Hospital Center
10.1995 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided supportive care for cancer patients currently receiving chemotherapy, status post chemotherapy, and at end of life. Supportive care includes family members who are encouraged to participate in care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY08.1994
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan development
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
Certification
Medical surgical certification ANCC
valid 11/13/2022-11/12/2027
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification ONS
Expires 09/05/2025
ACLS/BLS expires 05/31/2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
White Plains Hospital Center
10.1995 - Current
Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
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