Experience

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  Mount Sinai South Nassau

  • Oceanside, NY

  • Endoscopy Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • May 2014 - Present
    • Oceanside, NY

    • Assess and ready inpatient/outpatients for procedures in fast-paced environment. Recover patients in post-anesthesia.• Insert peripheral IVs, monitor vital signs, perform conscious sedation, assist in OR procedures, and maintain scopes.• Maintain call schedule beyond weekly work regimen.• Organize and maintain patient paperwork: history and physicals, physician orders, vital signs, progress notes, patient consents, and discharge documents.• Interpret health status data to anticipate patient's family, and physician's needs and expectations.• Communicate effectively to the team members and departments on relevant health status data.

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  Lenox Hill Hospital

  • New York, NY

  • Operating Room Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
    • New York, NY

    • Evaluated, planned, and ensured the nursing care needs of patients before, during, and after the entire surgical procedure.• Managed equipment and instruments for surgeries.• Scrubbed and circulated in orthopedic surgeries.• Assisted surgeons in ENT, general, GYN, and plastic surgeries as a circulation nurse.• Prepared and administered medication though IV and other equipment.• Ensured that specimens are handled properly, and follow standard precautions by using personal protective equipment.• Maintained accurate preference cards for surgeon’s procedures.

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  Wantagh School District

  • Wantagh, NY

  • School Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • Sep 2007 - Aug 2013
    • Wantagh, NY

    • Responsible for health and safety issues related to 800+ students and staff.• Treated students with chronic health concerns, such as acid reflux, various allergies, asthma, and diabetes.• Assisted with state mandated school screening for vision, hearing, and scoliosis.• Promoted heath education throughout the School community by taking effective preventative health measures.• Worked along side the School Psychologist, offering support to students regarding various physical and mental health issues.• Worked with other designated members of staff, and acted to safeguard children at risk of, or suffering from physical (including self-harm), sexual, emotion abuse or neglect.

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  Massapequa General Hospital

  • Massapequa, NY

  • Operating Room Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • 1993 - 2000
    • Massapequa, NY

    • Provided professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery.• Maintained aseptic techniques.• Prepared and sterilized operating room equipment and supplies.• Scrubbed and circulated in general, GYN, orthopedic, plastic, and podiatric surgeries. • Took an active participation in care for patients who received constant sedation.• Performed as a team player with good attendance and a flexible schedule.

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  North Shore University Hospital

  • Manhasset, NY

  • Operating Room Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • 1989 - 1991
    • Manhasset, NY

    • Communicated effectively with patients families and all members of the patient care team.• Provided skilled, professional care to patients while in the operating room, all based on national practice standards.• Scrubbed and circulated in general, GU, GYN, orthopedic, plastic, and vascular surgeries.• Administered safe nursing and appropriate care in the preoperative environment.• Responsible for troubleshooting many types of surgical equipment with knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.• Worked well with other departments to promote cohesiveness and open communication.

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  Hospital for Special Surgery

  • New York, NY

  • Operating Room Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • 1987 - 1989
    • New York, NY

    • Prioritized care for each patient entering the operating suite.• Exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.• Used equipment effectively to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in the operating room.• Scrubbed and circulated in orthopedic surgeries, including total joint replacements.• Maintained cleanliness, sterility and availability for proper functioning of the equipment and supplies in the surgical unit.• Promoted a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

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  Mary Immaculate Hospital

  • Jamaica, NY

  • Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (R.N.)

    • Jun 1987 - Nov 1987
    • Jamaica, NY

    • Recognized as a care provider and patient advocate.• Admitted and discharged patient to unit.• Check the accuracy of patient history, charting, and other documentation.• Planned and implemented care for patient.• Administered medications, treatment, wound care, and IV therapy per Doctor’s orders.• Maintained patient physical and psychosocial health.• Educated patient and family on care after patient discharge.

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  NYPD

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Police Officer

    • Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Checked building security, assisted in back up of other officers.• Made arrests and issued citations.• Testified in court.• Directed traffic.• Performed service calls to the public I was serving.