Candidate Information | Title | Patient Services Registered Nurse | Target Location | US-NY-New Hyde Park | | 20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly | |
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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateRegistered Nurse with extensive training and practical experience in hospital procedures, comprehensive patient care, and patient relationship development across diverse fields of medicine. Driven, caring professional adept at performing a wide range of procedures for a diverse patient population. Passionate leader capable of managing periods of intense case load volume in high-stress environments, customizing care to individuals while maintaining exemplary quality. Compassionate nurse seeking a position in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Areas of ExpertisePersonalized Patient CareHospital ProceduresRunning CodesDiverse Patient ServicesGroup LeadershipAdministrative TasksPatient EducationTraining & DevelopmentPatient AdvocacyProfessional Experience & AccomplishmentsLennox Hill Hospital Northwell Health New York, NY 03/06/2018- PresentRegistered NurseNeuro-Surgical ICU StepdownExperienced with care of patients involving tracheotomies, craniotomies, EEG monitoring, chest tubes IVs, central lines, TPNs, heparin drips, Cardizem drip, narcotic analgesics, diuretics, breast reconstruction and flap checks, EKG monitoring, PEG tubes, G-tubes, NG-tubes, J-tubes, biliary drains, JP drains, nephrostomy drains, post-op care, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigationResponsible for administration and titration of critical care and sedation mediation drips, administering IV medications, antibiotics, TPN, PCA pump infusions, Morphine drip, Heparin drip, Cardizem drip, Argatroban drip, IM medications, and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies.Play a key role as part of both RRT and code blue team.Orient newly hired nurses on the unit.Closely monitor hemodynamically variances to identify signs of cardiac, neurological, and other life-threatening complications associated fluid and electrolyte imbalances.Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environmentOrdered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients condition.Coordinated patient care, social worker referrals, and outpatient treatment.Perform procedures of intravenous therapy including venipuncture for blood tests, set-up and monitoring of chest tubes and drainage systems, drains, angiocath insertions, and saline lock insertions.Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action and act as a liaison between the patient, the patients family and other healthcare profession.Assisted physicians with the insertion and dressing of central lines.Care for patients with various neurological disorders with the emphasis of patients with strokes and aneurysms, vascular malformations, craniotomies, seizures, cranioplasty post angiogram therapy, Spinal Cord injuries, and traumatic head injuries.NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst Queens, NY 08/2016 09/29/2017Registered NurseTelemetry Med-SurgicalCapably served up to 14 patients, verifying and administering medication and monitoring heart rhythms as a member of the Telemonitoring Floor.Directed general medical procedures and tests, maintaining vitals while monitoring and recording patient status.Frequently functioned as charge nurse, handling scheduling for other nurses, and taking on extra tasks when short staffed, including setting up codes and calling RRT.Oversaw care for chronic patients, in addition to caring for post-procedural radiation patients in specialized rooms.Delivered admission and discharge instructions to patients, ensuring smooth operations.Patient Interaction & ProceduresManaged infectious disease patients, exercising training in airborne, contact, and droplet isolation precautions.Educated patients concerning diabetes, stroke, heart failure, and other pandemic health risks.Coordinated with health care team to determine best practices and develop individualized health plans.oAcquired experience with diverse patient populations, including addiction patients and prisoners.Leveraged certification in detecting, measuring, and treating pressure ulcers to best meet patient needs.Utilized Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) to evaluate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.Developed an understanding of cultural and religious sensitivity to improve patient care.Interfaced with psychiatric patients, including sufferers of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.On-boarded individuals being transferred from the ICU, capably serving pre- and post-surgical patients.Education & Training Bachelor of Science (BS), NursingMount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NYBoard Exam (2016)Certifications BLS ACLS PAL ENLS New York State Registered Nurse #711076-1Procedures & Skills Blood & Platelet Transfusion Nephrostomy Tube Catheterization EnemaIleostomies Colonoscopies Stoma Care Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump (PCA)Stroke Protocol PE Protocol Seizure Care Patients with Addictions Infectious Disease Incident Reports EKGs PEG J-tubes, G-tubes Neuro patients IV Heparin Drip Cardizem drip Central Lines Care TPN Propofol drip Radiation PatientsClinical Experience Critical Care Community Health Pediatric Health Mental HealthMaternity Health Adult Health I&II Nursing SkillsLanguages English Malayalam Spanish |