Todd Rachon
Dolgeville,NY
Summary
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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center / MVHS
05.2014 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patient calls and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assisted in training new nurses to the medical group
- Ensured proper supplies were available and order replacement supplies as needed
- Vaccine for Children Coordinator for office and assisted other offices when needed
- Lead nurse for office and relay important information back to fellow employees in the office
- Served as EPIC Super User for EMR system and trained fellow employees
Radiologic Technologist
Various
08.1993 - 04.2014
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY12-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
SUNY HSC - College of Health Related Professions
Syracuse, NY07-1993
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supply Restocking
- Medical assessment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Well visit procedures
- Immunization skills
- VFC compliance
Accomplishments
2024 Genesis Group Outstanding Healthcare Professional Winner
Certification
American Heart Association BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center / MVHS
05.2014 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Various
08.1993 - 04.2014
American Heart Association BLS
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
SUNY HSC - College of Health Related Professions
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