Yaslyn LaFace
Eastport,NY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
Southampton, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and after surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead, NY
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted in developing policies related to admissions process for new patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Completed physical assessments as part of the admission process.
- Assisted in medication reconciliation to accurately create a plan of care for new patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL06.2021
Skills
Documentation
Instrument Sterilization
Equipment Sterilization
Medical Recordkeeping
Needs Assessment
Student Precepting
Direct Patient Care
Nursing Consultation
Treatment Preparation
Patient Examination
Vitals Monitoring
Care Coordination
Trauma Recovery
Chronic Disease Management
Wound Care
Infection Control
Patient Condition Monitoring
Collecting Vitals
Nursing Performance Assessment
Treatment Plan Modification
Medication and IV Administration
Critical Thinking
Additional certifications
- ACLS and BLS certificates
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Peconic Bay Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University