Nurse Practitioner - NEMG-Hospitalist, Bridgeport Hospital- Yale IRU site - Bridgeport, CT
(2015-11)
Managing acute inpatient rehabilitation patients independently with off-site oversite. Specialization in internal hospitalist medicine in acute post-stroke care in adult/elderly population.
- Manage own census of patients (inpatient hospital setting) encompassing initial history and physical, assessment and planning, daily rounding, ordering diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, consulting and communicating with specialty areas, and discharge planning.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning and daily progression of care (Physiatrist, RN staff, speech, occupational and physical therapy, social workers, RN utilization review managers).
- Collaboration with the physician and implementation of treatment plan of care
- Management of acute and complex illness and diseases in the hospitalized patients.
- Collaboration with other disciplines and hospital-based service lines
- Analytical decision making on a daily basis that deals with a variety of complex situations as an independent healthcare provider
Registered Nurse - Bridgeport Hospital - Bridgeport, CT
(2008-06 - 2015-11)
Working in a fast paced medical/surgical unit (Richardson 9 Pulmonary Medicine). Providing care for patients with presentation of acute respiratory distress.
- Using critical thinking in working with advance care clients while utilizing time & resources efficiently.
- Providing care for patients with ventilators, tracheotomy, CPAP/BIPAP, Telemetry, Dialysis, Central Lines. PEG tube and Foley catheter insertion and care. IV insertion and phlebotomy certified.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Trained new staff nurses to meet the current needs of the unit and gain independence.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse Manager - Golden Hill Healthcare Center - Milford, CT
(2012-03 - 2014-06)
Short term rehabilitation facility management.
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs. Implement planned interventions in treatment.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care.
Nursing Supervisor - Benchmark Carriage Green - Milford, CT
(2010-01 - 2012-01)
Assisted Living Facility nursing supervision.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Maintained independent living geriatric population's healthcare needs and responded to appropriate critical situations with proper referral to the ER.
- Coordinated resident and family needs with appropriate resources and established trusting relationships.
- Maintained high level of patient independence and provided support and nursing care as needed.
Clinical Intern - Campbell Medical Services - West Haven, CT
(2013-09 - 2013-12)
Primary Care Clinic. Primary care provision in an office setting to primarily adult population.
- Direct involvement in the conduction of assessments, formulation of individualized plans of care and documentation.
- Experience with written medical records in addition to the integration and eventual use of an electronic medical record.
- Performing evaluations daily on clients with various diagnoses
Clinical Intern - Golden Hill Healthcare Center - Milford, CT
(2014-01 - 2014-03)
Short Term Rehabilitation. Performing Assessment, Evaluation, Implementation and Planning for the geriatric population residing in a nursing home setting with preceptor guidance.
- Establishing healthcare needs of the gerontology population and implementing appropriate safety measures and educating residents regarding health maintenance
- Developing collaborative relationships with other healthcare team members and consulting them in meeting patient healthcare goals.
Clinical Intern - Affiliates in Women's Care - Fairfield, CT
(2014-06 - 2014-09)
Obstetrics & GYN Clinic. Performing Specialty care provision in both an office and hospital setting to a female population of various ages.
- Conducted both targeted and comprehensive gynecologic examinations.
- Observed and assisted with in-office gynecologic procedures and in-office ultrasound examinations.
- Participated in the care of the obstetric patient, from initial gestational visit through the inpatient birthing process.
Clinical Intern - My Health First - Milford, CT
(2014-09 - 2014-11)
Urgent Care, Lyme Specialty Clinic. Evaluating patient population with acute and latent Lyme disease clinical presentations.
- With preceptor guidance performing Urgent Care needs such as suturing, stapling, abscess drain and administration of IM injections and Blood draws.
- Providing patient education and following treatment guidelines for chronic Lyme disease patients and offering alternative medical treatment modalities in conjunction with traditional medicine per clinic and preceptor guidelines.
