PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Health Center, Boston, MA

Charge Nurse, April 2012 - Present

•Provides primary care to clients with mental illness residing in a secure unit

•Develops and implements plan of care in the aspect of health care that will promote health and wellbeing.

•Follows the Joint Commission standard related to medication administration, transcription of orders and documentation

•Follows the National Patient Safety Goals, Policy, procedures of the health center.

Radius Specialty Hospital, Roxbury, MA

Per Diem Nurse, September 2005 - December 2014

•Provided primary nursing care to patients on respiratory ventilators and cardiac monitors, geriatric psychiatric, rehabilitation nursing.

•Recorded health data, patient’s assessment, evaluation of care, discharge planning.

•Administered standard nursing treatment

•Admitted and discharged patients and created treatment plans.

Uphams Home Health Care, Dorchester, MA

Home Care Nurse, July 2005 - June 2008

•Assessed the health status of clients in their home

•Provided nursing care and psychosocial support, patient and family teaching/instruction.

•Worked independently, problem solving and making decisions as necessary.

•Implemented community services

•Supervised home health aides

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program - The Barbara M. McGinnis House, Jamaica Plain, MA

Staff Nurse, May 2005 - June 2007

•Worked with underserved and homeless population providing health care.

•Medication management, administration and teaching, wound care, infection control

•Updated client records

•Administered treatment in accordance with the American Nurses Association.

Jewish Memorial Hospital, Roxbury, MA

Staff Nurse, August 2003 - July 2005

•Provided nursing care for clients on respiratory ventilators and cardiac monitors

•Medication administration, wound care, and standard nursing treatment.

•Updated and implemented client records, admissions and discharges of patients.

•Promoted health to the optimal level of wellness for the patent, family and the community.

AmeriCare Health Services, Inc., Newton, MA

Agency Nurse, September 1986- August 2003

•Monitored client health care and conducted medical and surgical nursing

•Worked in different hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, day programs and schools.

Sherill House Nursing Home, Boston, MA

Staff Nurse, September 1992 – July 1998

•Monitored patient’s health care in geriatric and rehabilitation setting

•Conducted medication administration and teaching, wound care and infection prevention.

•Implemented treatment plans and updated client record, patient’s admission and discharge within the scope of the facility.

•Contributed to an environment of safety, respectability and team oriented.

Roxbury Comprehensive Health Center, Roxbury, MA

Pediatric Nurse, May 1988 – June 1990

•Updated patient records and monitored health care, administering immunization

•Conducted crisis intervention and other support services

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA

Staff Nurse September 1985 – May 1988

•Monitored patient health care and conducted medical surgical nursing in a chronic care setting

•Conducted medication administration and teaching, wound care and infection prevention.

•Maintained patient record and data, admission and discharge planning.

•Promoted a culture of safety and patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION

Nursing Diploma, January 1999

Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing, Brighton, MA

Practical Nursing Diploma, August 1985

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital School for Practical Nurses, Jamaica Plain, MA

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