Zakkiyyah Boyce
New York,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Fortus Group- Mount Sinai Morningside
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Surgical Step Down Registered Nurse
Fortus Group- Mount Sinai Morningside
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
ICU Flex Registered Nurse
Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Professional Studies CUNY
New York, NY06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY12.2020
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- EPIC
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Monitoring Telemetry
- CRRT
- HIPAA
- Therapeutic Hypothermia
- Sedation
Timeline
Float Registered Nurse
Fortus Group- Mount Sinai Morningside
06.2023 - Current
Surgical Step Down Registered Nurse
Fortus Group- Mount Sinai Morningside
12.2022 - 06.2023
ICU Flex Registered Nurse
Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center
11.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Professional Studies CUNY
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
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