PROFILE
Knowledgeable nurse with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across my 30-year career history. Cared for patients in the emergency room for twenty years. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge. Clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. I Have the ability to process information quickly and make solid decisions in high-pressure situations.
CONTACT
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
702 Corinthian Place, N.C. 28211
EMAIL:
***********@*****.***
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Reading
Traveling
Beach
Cooking
Completing puzzles
Adult Coloring
Volunteering
Grandchildren
FLORENCE T. BOSTON, RN
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York State Health and Hospital - North Central Bronx (1990-2019)
Staff Nurse – Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room (1997-2011)
Assess and determine the severity of patient’s condition.
Triage and assign appropriate location for treatment.
Provide medical care to patients in emergency situations.
Assist doctors in examining and treating emergency patients.
Monitor and record patient’s vital statistics.
Document and maintain medical records of patients which includes treatment details, prescribed medication and other details related to the patient.
Familiar with all new equipment and medical procedures.
Administer medication and observe patient’s conditions.
Provide discharge procedures to the family and patients.
Assistant Head Nurse - Adult Emergency Room (January 2012- June 2017)
Assures nursing practice is compliant with standards of emergency nursing and National Patient Safety Goals.
Performs triage assessment and appropriately prioritizes patient care and assigns appropriate location for treatment.
Recognizes and responds to emergencies appropriately.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care services.
Appropriately delegates patient care activities to support staff and assures follow through.
Consistently communicates patient care or staff issues to the Adult Director of Nursing.
Promotes nursing staff compliance with performance improvement standards.
Facilitates patient flow by frequent rounding and assuring all exam spaces are occupied.
Preform evaluations on nursing staff yearly.
Podiatry Clinic (July 2017- December 2017)
Order medication and supplies.
Aids providers during treatment, examination, and procedures.
Assist podiatrist with wound care, callus removal, etc.
Discharge instructions.
Observe, records and document patient’s condition.
Eye Clinic (January 2018- July 2018)
Keep the unit running at peak efficiency, quality, and performance
Collect medical histories and record symptoms and exams results.
Preform eye exams on patients.
Administer medication such as eye drops.
Educate patients on how to care for their eye diseases or injuries at home.
Medicine Clinic (August 2018- February 2019)
Triage patients/collect medical histories and record.
Educate patients on illness and pending procedures.
Coordinates nursing staff for optimal patient care.
Worked with health staff members to improve the quality of care provided to patients.
Orthopedic Clinic (March 2019-July 2019)
Assessment of pain/ pain management
Wound care/dressing changes
Assist doctor with procedures
Teach patient how to use crutches or cane.
Surgical Clinic (August 2019- December 2019)
Obtain lab samples
Prepares equipment and aids providers during procedures.
Documents in chart.
Coordinates and ensures patient are in a room ready for physician to exam.
Peaceful Living in Morganton, North Carolina
Medical technician (January 2022-August 2022)
Administered medication.
Bathe patients
Documentation
EDUCATION
Bronx Community College
Graduated: June 1990
Nursing Degree: Associate in Applied Sciences
License
Registered Nurse Licensure
State of North Carolina – Valid through April 2023
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
KEY SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Expert nursing skills
Sound clinical judgment and 30 years of experience
Solid verbal and communication skills
Works well under pressure
Friendly, courteous, and service oriented
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