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.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Skills
Taking Vitals
Clear Patient Communication
Critical Care
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medication Administration
SBAR Communication
Diagnostic Tools Experience
ER Experience
Unit Administration
Culturally Sensitive
Diabetes Management
BAC Screen/Drug Screen Collection Ability
Body Mechanics Knowledge
Creative Problem Solving
Treatment Preparation
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Patient Discharging
Critical Thinking
Tracheostomy Care
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Compassionate and Caring
Immunization Skills
Life-Sustaining Machines
Patient Care Assessment
Experience
03/2022 to Current
RNWestchester Medical Center – Goshen, NY,
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses in compliance with hospital policies.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
05/2009 to 05/2018
RNWestchester Medical Center – Mamaroneck, NY,
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
06/1987 to 10/2015
RNWestchester Medical Center – Mount Kisco, NY,
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses in compliance with hospital policies.
Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1987
Associate of Science: Nur Lakewood Community College - St Paul MN, GPA:
Certifications
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1987 to
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 1990 to present.
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