Wendy Ingrassia
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Reproductive Medicine Associates Of New Jersey
Basking Ridge, NJ
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, NJ
07.2012 - 02.2018
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assist in water births
- Participated in education and support to become "Baby Friendly" designated facility
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell
New York, NY
11.2006 - 06.2012
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Functioned as charge nurse
- Overseeing and average of 25 patients per shift
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Infusion Nurse
Natural Horizons Wellness Center
Fairfax, VA
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
George Washington University Hospital
, Washington
05.2003 - 03.2006
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Four Winds Hospital
Katonah, NY
07.1998 - 02.2003
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on psychiatric unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Participated in opening 12 bed pre-adolescent unit in hospital
- Conducted health and medication education groups for adolescent patients
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
1998
Skills
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- High level of autonomy
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Breastfeeding educator
- Fetal Monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse in South Carolina
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Reproductive Medicine Associates Of New Jersey
02.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Morristown Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell
11.2006 - 06.2012
Infusion Nurse
Natural Horizons Wellness Center
03.2006 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
George Washington University Hospital
05.2003 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Four Winds Hospital
07.1998 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Registered Nurse in New Jersey and South Carolina
BLS certified
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