New York City Metropolitan Area
- Provided acute care toward an adult population, on the 20 bed CCU; 2:1 patient-nurse ratio - Utilized critical assessment skills, such as head-to-toe, evaluation of intravenous and arterial lines, and drainage systems - Implemented nursing interventions appropriate for specific patient needs, such as suctioning, wound care, ambulation assistance, and patient positioning - Assisted nurse preceptor with specimen collection, piggybacks, and administration of medication with adherence of the seven rights of medication administration
- Helped health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist - Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs - Maintained records by recording and filing physician's orders and prescriptions