ERNESTINE THOMAS-HAYES
* ******* **** ***************, *** York 10992
adui21@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2022-NOVEMBER 2022
STAFF NURSE, OPTUM HEALTH CARE (CLASSICAL WESTCHESTER AGENCY)
ADMINISTRATION OF INFLUENZA AND COVID VACCINES TO GENERAL POPULATION. PROVIDE CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES AND MEDICATIONS TO PEDIATRIC POPULATION UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PEDIATRICIAN IN BUSY PEDIATRIC MEDICAL OFFICE.
MARCH 1995-NOVEMBER 2022
STAFF NURSE, HHC- JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Perform as a team member/ charge nurse to execute Emergency Department tasks to Bronx pediatric population. Provide patient care in Level 1 Trauma Center to a diverse population, ages newborn through adolescence/ young adulthood. Perform assessment of patients using departmental triage algorithms that provide clinically relevant prioritization of patient care. Evaluate patient signs and symptoms to determine a nursing diagnosis and subsequent care. Collaborate with providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners and other providers to implement superior care to an underprivileged population. Provide education to patients and families regarding disease process, procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication administration, pain management and disease and accident prevention. Accurately and safely administer PO and IV medications, IV fluids and blood products in accordance with departmental guidelines. Perform venipunctures, including peripheral IV access. Excellent communication skills.
JULY 1992-MARCH 1992
STAFF NURSE, HHC JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Assessment of physical and psychological needs of adult med-surg inpatients. Administer medications and therapeutic physical care as per hospital policy. Provided health care teaching to patient and their families.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY -12 CREDITS
AUGUST 2020 – MAY 2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS – ENGLISH CUM LAUDE
SUNY NEW PALTZ
AUGUST 2009 - AUGUST 2018
EDUCATION, CONTINUED
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSING
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SEPTEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1992
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE LICENSE # 447534
BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS) CERTIFIED
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) CERTIFIED
TRAUMA NURSING CARE CERTIFIED (TNCC) CERTIFIED
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)