REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT - Stony Brook University Hospital - Stony Brook, NY
(2023-12)
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
REGISTERED NURSE, HOME HEALTH CARE - Northwell Health
(2022-10 - 2024-11)
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
REGISTERED NURSE, HOME HEALTH CARE - Revival Home Health Care - Brooklyn, NY
(2021-10 - 2022-10)
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
