Registered Nurse Rn Iii

NANCY JOSEPH

REGISTERED NURSE

***, **** **** *****, *******, NY 10541.

Tel. 914 - 255 - 6762, E-mail: ad5zah@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 18 years of hands-on expertise in the field of healthcare. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to help improve quality of life. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment. Demonstrated capability of consulting with diverse family members, ensuring that they, as well as their loved ones, are receiving the attention and guidance needed during highly stressful situations. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery KLES College of Nursing, INDIA Aug 1999 - Aug 2002

• Professional Registered Nurse, State of New York & Florida

• PCCN Certification from AACN

• BLS Certification

• ACLS Certification

• PALS Certification

• Basic Arrhythmia Course

• Charge Nurse Certification

• Preceptor Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (2008 - Present). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, NY Endoscopy unit RN III C May 2019 – Present

Utilizes appropriate patient identifiers before all interventions.

Maintains patient privacy, comfort, and safety throughout the stay.

Responsible for setting up all endoscopic procedures.

Assisted with routine & advanced endoscopy procedures, performing biopsies, polypectomies, and Fine needle aspirations Responsible for monitoring patients’ post-procedure, and responding appropriately to the level of care changes.

Responsible for doing intake assessments of patients and IV insertions before the procedure. Recognizes emergencies and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner. SHORT STAY UNIT AND PEDIATRICS RN III C Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, NY May 2014 – May 2019

Direct care of up to six patients on a short stay/observation unit.

Maintain care for patients under direct observation, 23-hour surgical holds, and bariatric surgical patients.

Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke, cardiopulmonary, and respiratory emergencies, and knowing how to start standard interventions to stabilize the patient.

Serve as charge nurse, ensuring appropriate care assignments for patient care staff based on census and acuity: act as a clinical resource for the unit; collaborate with administrative supervisors and other members of the care team in response to unit-based needs; act as a resource person for any patient/family concerns.

Proficient in technology: Meditech charting system, MS Office. Vocera devices. Educate patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medications, procedures, and other pertinent information. PERDIEM HOLTER EDITOR Mount Kisco Medical Group, 90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY. Oct. 2010 – May 2023

Review and interpret cardiac rhythms.

CARDIOPULMONARY / TELEMETRY UNIT RN III C Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, NY. Feb 2006 - May 2014

Provide acute & close monitoring of adults with acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, and cardiac diagnostic procedures.

Provide care to patients who require constant monitoring for a range of reasons, including congestive heart failure, renal failure, and COPD. Basic cardiac rhythm monitoring techniques, interpretation, and treatment.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke, cardiopulmonary, and respiratory emergencies, and knowing how to start standard interventions to stabilize the patient.

Closely monitor the effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications, manage various critical drips, and administer po, im, sq, ngt, gt, pr, and IV medications including narcotics, total parenteral nutrition

(tpn), blood, and blood products.

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs. Provided education and support to patients and families. REGISTERED NURSE ICU BMJ Hospital, Bangalore, INDIA 2004- June 2005

Provided care to patients requiring high-level intensive care comprising life support therapy with mechanical ventilation, vasoactive agents, and renal replacement therapy. REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOLOGY DEPT. KLES Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belgaum, INDIA 2002 - Aug 2003

Provided pre- and post-surgical care to patients on the cardiac floor after bypass, cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker surgeries.

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