Willis Perkins
Laurelton,NY
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Cardiac ICU Nurse with 14 years of extensive patient care experience across various healthcare roles, including 2 years in critical care environments. Thrives in high-stress situations and effectively addresses complex patient needs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, adapts quickly to evolving circumstances, and consistently ensures optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Recognized for reliability, empathy, and exceptional communication skills that enhance patient care and improve team efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Provide high-quality care to patients in a 20-bed intensive care unit, working closely with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide care for patient requiring ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Monitor comprehensive hemodynamic status via SWAN-GANZ catheter and interpreted results to guide patient care decision
- Provide care for critically ill cardiac patient requiring Impella, IABP and LVAD.
- Provide care for hemodynamically unstable patients requiring CRRT
- Demonstrate expertise in cardiac monitoring,identifying dysrhythmias, and implementing appropriate intervention
- Administered/titrate various vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes and antiarrhythmic 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.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Phlebotomist
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
01.2016 - Current
- Verify patients’ identification and resolve unusual test orders by contacting the HCP, RN or laboratory
- Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures, while following aseptic techniques and order of draw guidelines
- Collect therapeutic drug-monitoring assays, collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure proper drug dose to collection time
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standard precautions and legal regulations
- Educate existing staff members and train new hires
- Prepare daily assignments for phlebotomy staff based on the hospital workload
Medical Technician
MobileHealth Management Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Triaged/interviewed patients, measured and recorded height, weight and vital signs
- Performed urinalysis, EKGs, H-pylori breath test and venipunctures, prepared and stored blood samples for testing
- Ensured that medical supplies were available and restocked in examination rooms
Medical Assistant
Hepatobiliary Associates of New York
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Interviewed patients, measured height, weight, and vital signs (TPR and B/P) and recorded information
- Triaged patients daily, performed urinalysis/EKG’s/venipunctures and logged/prepared specimens for testing
- Performed administrative duties, retrieved lab reports, ordered medical supplies/materials and restocked exam rooms
- Prepared exam rooms ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant -
Suburban Technical School
Hempstead, NY05.2011
Skills
- Assisted with pre/post-operative care for surgeries
- Educated patients and families about disease management, complications, medications, and infection prevention
- Proficient in managing feeding tubes and catheters
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG interpretation skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Real-time telemetry oversight
- Ventilator management
- Proficient in ACLS protocols
- Shock symptom identification
- Medical device monitoring
Accomplishments
2024 Clinical Excellence Award Recipient
Certification
- Registered Nurse- License 851778
- American Heart Association- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- American Heart Association- Basic Life Support Certification
- American Medical Technologist- Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
01.2016 - Current
Medical Technician
MobileHealth Management Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant
Hepatobiliary Associates of New York
05.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Certified Medical Assistant -
Suburban Technical School
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