Nurse Assessor (remote) - Maximus - NY, NY
(2024-08)
- Conducts NYS Uniform Assessment System standards, initial and reassessments 2-3 per day; in-person, at clients home, facility or through zoom telehealth conferencing.
- Determines eligibility for long term services accurately.
- Verify all assessments adhere to department of health guidelines.
- Accurately document assessment, clients concerns, diagnosis, medications, cognitive and functional abilities within the UAS electronic system.
- Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate cohesive and comprehensive care.
- Inform clients and their family guidance through the assessment and time frame for denial or eligibility of long term services.
Nurse- Pre-Op, Admitting Nurse - Long Island Ambulatory Surgery Center (Sight MD) - Brentwood, NY
(2021-05 - 2024-10)
- Review patient health questionnaire and medical clearance prior to surgery, and notify surgeon of any concerns.
- Assess and interview patients, document baseline vital signs and physical status, report and document finding to operating team.
- Educate patient and family on surgical procedures and set appropriate expectations.
- Provide timely and accurate communication to all surgical staff.
- Review medical clearances and pre-operative labs/tests, and report necessary history to anesthesiologist.
- Provides emotional support for patients pre and post operatively.
- Administer medications safely and accurately as directed by physician.
- Assess, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process.
- Screen all patients having surgery during pre-op phone calls, made day prior to surgery.
Field Nurse Supervisor - Always Compassionate Home Care - Melville, NY
(2023-05 - 2024-07)
- Assesses patient at start of care to develop a plan of care.
- Evaluates patient within their home.
- Travels to 4-6 patients homes per day for start of care, recerts or aide evaluations.
- Maintains the plan of care by ongoing assessments, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision.
- Ensures the service provided meets the need of the patient.
- Reassess patients every six months to determine any condition change and every 90 days to supervise home health aide to ensure proper care.
Nurse Care Team Supervisor - Advantage Care Physicians - Valley Stream, NY
(2020-01 - 2021-05)
- Promotes the mission, vision, and value of the organization
- Develop and implement staffing plan for the shift.
- Anticipates actual/potential problems that may occur and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Triage telephone calls and walk-in patients, anticoagulation checks, administer injections and BP checks.
- Delegate responsibilities to the team and review in-basket messages.
- Works collaboratively with a group of nine physicians and ancillary staff, providing care to 30 people per day, per physician on schedule.
- Obtain report and run daily huddles with physicians.
- Administers COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna) to the community, 100 patients per day
- Educates patient and family on covid19 and vaccination protocols.
- Provides Nasal pharyngeal covid-19 test to patients suspected of Covid-19 or for preprocedure/travel.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Christian Nursing Registry - Smithtown, NY
(2017-09 - 2020-01)
- Provides quality care, while respecting patients dignity, values, and cultural preferences to individuals in a home or school setting.
- Assess patient's physical and psychological wellbeing and administered appropriate medicine and treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of Physicians, Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapist daily.
- Educates family on managing disease process to ensure patient safety and best care given.
Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Mary's Children Hospital CCP (homecare) - Bayside, NY
(2010-12 - 2020-01)
- Provide physical and therapeutic care to patients in a home setting.
- Maintain a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patient.
- Administer medications per physician's order.
- Monitor, report, and record vital signs and measurements.
- Observe patient for physical or emotional changes.
Licensed Practical Nurse (pediatrics) - Stonybrook University Children's Clinic - Smithtown, NY
(2016-07 - 2017-03)
- Obtained vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, and blood pressure).
- Served as clinic nurse to staff of 6 physicians, providing care to walk-ins and scheduled well child visits.
- Screened patients and administered age-appropriate Immunizations.
- Re-educated patient and family on self-management support.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Stallion Group, Inc. (Hollis Park Nursing Home) - Brooklyn, NY
(2008-08 - 2016-10)
- Update medical administration records on a monthly basis.
- Conducts patient's vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Provides individual counseling/education sessions to patients.
- Evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as ordered.
Care Manager Nurse - Humana at Home (Senior Bridge) - Babylon, NY
(2015-07 - 2016-01)
- Communicated between PCPs and member's insurance provider to improve coordination of services and information flow.
- Reviewed and maintained daily logs for reporting purposes and weekly reviews in Computer software Rosalind.
- Visited and educated 12-20 members on a weekly basis.
- Provided on-going phone contact with members.
- Worked with member's providers to best meet their needs within the parameter of available services.
- Participated in webinars and providers training.
Residential Counselor - Community Mainstreaming Associates - Garden City, NY
(2006-03 - 2007-04)
- Supervised residents in their home.
- Attended individual Service Plan meetings to advocate for resident's needs and preferences.
- Assisted residents in all aspects of skills building, teaching opportunities, and social development.
- Attended medical appointments and advocate for residents during visit, assist with filling of prescriptions and other follow-up as necessary.
- Administered medications within legal guidelines.
