Work:
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
2004 to Oct 2013
Nurturing Connections Coordinator
CitySERVE! AeriCorps, City of Meriden
Meriden, CT
Aug 2000 to Oct 2003
Associate Program Director
Northern Middlesex YMCA
Middletown, CT
Jun 1995 to Aug 2000
Site Director of Before- and After-School Program, Camp Counselor
Education:
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT
2013
Associate in Nursing
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
1997
Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science
Skills:
Clinical Experience: Medical/Surgical I, St. Francis Hospital, Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute Prepared and hung IV infusions; experience with postoperative procedures and care; ensured patient fall safety; medication administration; educated post-op patients on diaphragmatic breathing, incentive spirometry and early ambulation Medical/Surgical II, Manchester Memorial Hospital Administered oral, IM, IV and subcutaneous medications; performed procedures including wound care, IV and PICC line management, ostomy care; and hung and monitored blood transfusions Medical/Surgical III, St. Francis Hospital Mastery of physical assessment skills; documentation of patients on Intermediate Medical Care Unit; delegation of tasks to unlicensed personnel; educated patients on diabetes, CHF and COPD management; performed TPN administration, G/J tube management and medication administration; assisted in end of life care Obstetrics, Bristol Hospital Performed comprehensive newborn and post-partum physical assessments; educated patients on proper breastfeeding technique, newborn care, c-section incision and peritoneal care; administered oral medication and Intramuscular injections Pediatrics, Hospital For Special Care Physical Assessments on children aged 12 weeks to 15 years; tracheostomy care including suctioning, changing trach ties and stoma care; G tube medication and TPN administration; acquired knowledge in monitoring seizure activity and ventilated patients; collaborated with other interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory, speech and occupational therapy Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Hebrew Home Gained in-depth knowledge of geriatric patients; mastered vital sign and blood glucose monitoring, transferring of patients and providing hygienic care
