Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Coordination of care .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Coordinator for Disease Management
Yale New Haven Health System
New London, CT
06.2022 - Current
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes, and discharge instructions, serving as an advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery from Heart Failure.
Coordinated care as Nurse Navigator connecting referrals from the inpatient to the outpatient clinic setting.
Hemodynamic monitoring using CardioMEM's implanted devices.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Outpatient Infusion
New London, Connecticut
08.2013 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Infusion and knowledge of Bio therapies
Infusion of blood products as well at Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Maintain and care for central lines
Collaborate with community Physicians to provide safe and continuous care
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital PACU
New London, Connecticut
09.2010 - 08.2013
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Recover adult and pediatric patients from general , spinal and local anesthesia.
Proficient in airway management.
Patient education post surgical procedures.
Collaborate with Surgeons and Anesthesiologist with changes in patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Crisis Intervention ED
New London, CT
07.2007 - 09.2010
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Assess and care for up to 8 adult and pediatric patients with emergent psychiatric crisis.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital - Resp/Renal Unit
New London, Connecticut
05.2006 - 07.2007
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
5-6 patient assignments
Proficient with Trach, CAPD, and Vented patients
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.