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MED-SURG NURSE

TRUDY-ANN ENGLISH

Shift Key Health Care
Kissimmee,FL

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Med-Surge RN

Work Type

Contract Work

Location Preference

On-Site

Location:

Boston, MA

Open to relocation:

Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$65/hr

Important To Me

Career advancement
2
Certifications
18
Years of experience

Compassionate Medical Surgical Nurse with extensive experience in acute care settings. Skilled in managing competing priorities while ensuring high-quality patient care. Strong background in admissions, assessments, treatments, and patient education, coupled with effective interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate documentation and foster collaborative healthcare environments.

Work History

Per-diem Float Nurse

1 Year 3 Months
Shift Key Health Care | 07.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated coverage between PAM Specialty Rehab Hospital, Exalt Health Rehab Hospital, and long-term acute care facilities.
  • Managed care for patients with diverse respiratory diagnoses, including those dependent on ventilators.
  • Performed precise documentation, provided patient care, and collaborated effectively with medical team, including conducting blood draws.
  • Worked in Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital and long-term acute care facilities to support patient recovery.
  • Functioned as a registered float nurse, delivering patient care across multiple units.
  • Adapted quickly to varied units, delivering consistent patient care across diverse clinical settings.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

9 Months
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring consistent delivery of resident care and adherence to facility protocols.
  • Coordinated daily assignments, balancing staffing needs with resident acuity and unit priorities.

EMERGENCY HOLDING NURSE, ED ADMISSION NURSE

3 Years 4 Months
KING COUNTY HOSPITAL | 06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Medicated and collected lab samples for patient care. Ensured completion of all patient admission profiles. Conducted timely nurse hand-offs and transferred patients to designated units.
  • Specialty Professional, Whitestone NY
  • Utilized EPIC software for nursing charting.

MED SURG FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

4 Years 1 Month
KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER | 03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Provided nursing care across medical/surgical units, including COPD, Covid-19, CHF, ESRD, GI, ortho, plastic surgeries, pain management, and wound vac.
  • Specialty Professional, Whitestone NY
  • Utilized Cerna Mac software for nurse charting.

MED SURG/ TELEMETRY FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

3 Years 5 Months
BROOKDALE MEDICAL CENTER | 07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Supported surgical teams by preparing for and assisting with orthopedic, gynecological, and oral surgeries.
  • Monitored telemetry patients, interpreted data, reported changes to MD promptly, administered medications, obtained EKGs as ordered, and educated patients and families. Ensured timely nurse handoffs and patient transfers to assigned units.
  • Utilized Epic for nursing charting.

MED SURG/ TELEMETRY FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

1 Year 6 Months
SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER | 01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Brooklyn Heart Center Unit: Telemetry Unit :Cared for five to six patients on telemonitoring, ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring and timely interventions. Conducted blood draws and 12 Lead EKGs for all patients, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Monitored patients on heparin drips, obtaining PTT, INR, and troponin levels promptly to guide clinical decisions. Communicate with CPCU Doctors frequently regarding patient status.
  • Utilized Healthbridge software for nursing charting
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care across multiple units, adapting quickly to fluctuating patient acuity and staffing needs.
  • Assessed patient conditions, documented findings in electronic health records, and updated care plans for continuity of treatment.
  • Administered medications and intravenous therapies while maintaining strict compliance with safety and infection-control protocols.

MED SURG FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

3 Years 9 Months
ST. Lukes Hospital | 03.2012 - 12.2015
  • Provided care for patients with chest pain, congestive heart failure, diabetes, drug overdose, respiratory failure, sickle cell crisis, acute and chronic renal failure, GI bleed, and GI disorders.
  • Nursing charting Software: Prizm
  • Adapted quickly to multiple inpatient units, delivering safe, priority-based nursing care across varied patient populations.
  • Assessed patient conditions, identified changes promptly, and escalated concerns to support timely interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments accurately while maintaining compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.

Nursing Home Registered Nurse

1 Year 11 Months
Diversified staffing | 03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Adapted quickly to varied unit protocols while delivering safe, consistent patient care across departments.
  • Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions to support timely clinical decisions.
  • Administered medications and treatments accurately while monitoring for adverse reactions.
  • Documented assessments, care plans, and patient responses in electronic medical records.

Home Care Registered Nurse

2 Years 4 Months
Interim Health Care | 03.2009 - 07.2011

Care for Bed bound patient. Provide total care. Collaborate with family members. Medication administration.

Conducted comprehensive home health assessments and updated individualized care plans.

Monitored patient conditions, recognizing changes and escalating concerns to physicians promptly.

Administered prescribed medications and treatments while maintaining strict clinical documentation.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cape Cod Community College | W. Barnstable, MA | 05-2008

Skills

Clinical judgment
Patient assessment
Wound management
IV insertion
Documentation accuracy
HIPAA compliance
Patient-centered care

Certification

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, New York State Board of Nursing, Florida State Board of Nursing

Timeline

Per-diem Float Nurse

Shift Key Health Care
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - 07.2025Read More

EMERGENCY HOLDING NURSE, ED ADMISSION NURSE

KING COUNTY HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 10.2024Read More

MED SURG/ TELEMETRY FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

BROOKDALE MEDICAL CENTER
07.2017 - 12.2020Read More

MED SURG FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
03.2017 - 04.2021Read More

MED SURG/ TELEMETRY FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 07.2017Read More

MED SURG FLOAT REGISTERED NURSE

ST. Lukes Hospital
03.2012 - 12.2015Read More

Nursing Home Registered Nurse

Diversified staffing
03.2010 - 02.2012Read More

Home Care Registered Nurse

Interim Health Care
03.2009 - 07.2011Read More

Cape Cod Community College

Associate Degree from Nursing
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