Yolanda Peguero
NY
Summary
Dedicate and compassionate professional with ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to new fast paced environments. Posses and strong ethic and genuine passions for helping others. Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude. Skilled in providing competent patient care in culturally diverse population.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN Acute Care, Infusion
Amedisys/Option Care
08.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a high-pressure acute
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and their families on medications, treatments, and disease management to promote optimal health outcomes and facilitate smooth transitions to post-hospital care
- Perform assessments, triage patients based on acuity levels
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments
- Managed care for patients receiving infusion therapy, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, and IVIG in an acute care setting
- Conducted patient assessments, developed individualized care plans
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions during infusions and responded promptly to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, medication administration
Travel RN ICU, ER
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Travel Staff RN, Burn unit, ED, ICU
White Glove
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided excellent patient care in a fast-paced Burn unit environment, assisting in wound care, pain management, and emotional support for burn victims
- Delivered high-quality critical care in the Emergency Department (ED)
- Managed complex and acutely ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Traveled to various healthcare facilities as a Staff RN, adapting quickly to different hospital settings and patient populations while maintaining a high standard of care
- Demonstrated proficiency in responding to Code Blue situations
Director Of Nursing
West Side GI
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: WEST SIDE GI SURGICAL CENTER
- Responsible for the Clinical and Administrative oversight of the bustling pre/post operative Department
- Create and implement policies and procedures that are consistent with the facility’s mission and values
- Staff hiring, interviewing process
- Managed nursing staff schedule to ensure proper coverage and optimal patient care
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management for nursing department, resulting in cost savings and improved resource allocation
- Collaborated with hospital administration and medical staff to address patient care concerns and promote a culture of continuous improvement
- WEST SIDE GI SURGICAL CENTER
Travel Staff RN ED ICU, MICU COVID ICU
Northwell
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, monitoring vital signs
- Demonstrate expertise in caring for patients with complex medical conditions
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Provided high-quality and compassionate care to critically ill patients in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and COVID ICU settings
- Monitor and manage multiple complex medical conditions and emergencies effectively
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control
Charge Nurse/Staff , Telemetry
HHC
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff
- Led daily huddles and provided direction to team members to optimize workflow and prioritize patient needs
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient acuity levels and adjust staffing assignments accordingly
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients
- Managed a team of telemetry nurses, ensuring proper staffing levels and providing guidance on patient care and treatment
- Coordinated and oversaw the implementation of telemetry monitoring systems to monitor and track patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms in real-time
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments
Staff RN ICU
Mount Sinai
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided expert nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- Monitored and managed complex patient conditions including ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication administration
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to assess and prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records
Staff LPN, RN Home Care
Sweet P home Care
09.2010 - 09.2017
- Provided medication administration, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living
- Monitored patient progress, detect changes in health status, and communicate findings to healthcare providers
- Educated patients and families on self-care techniques
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient care activities
LPN Medical Surgical
Clinic Guerras Mas
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans under the supervision of RNs and physicians
- Monitored patient conditions, administered medications, and performed wound care as needed
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY06-2016
Certificate LPN - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY08-2007
Skills
- TNCC
- CCRN
- CRNI
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Strong teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel RN ICU, ER
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
10.2024 - 03.2025
Staff RN Acute Care, Infusion
Amedisys/Option Care
08.2023 - Current
Travel Staff RN, Burn unit, ED, ICU
White Glove
08.2023 - 01.2024
Director Of Nursing
West Side GI
05.2021 - 06.2023
Travel Staff RN ED ICU, MICU COVID ICU
Northwell
05.2020 - 04.2021
Staff RN ICU
Mount Sinai
09.2018 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse/Staff , Telemetry
HHC
09.2017 - 03.2020
Staff LPN, RN Home Care
Sweet P home Care
09.2010 - 09.2017
LPN Medical Surgical
Clinic Guerras Mas
01.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Certificate LPN - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
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