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Andrea Zilonis-Baker

scituate

Summary

Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Mass General Hospital, excelling in patient-centered care and medication administration. Proven ability to develop customized care plans and advocate for patients and families. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and effective multitasking, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and well-being.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

Mass General Hospital
06.2007 - Current
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on an in pt Ortho/Urology floor.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Utilized Epic to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in post op environment.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

RN Supervisor

Cardigan Nursing Home and Rehab Facility
01.1996 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
  • Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
  • Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
  • Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
  • Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Laboure' College
Dorchester, MA
01-1996

No Degree - Licensed Cosmotologist

Mansfield Beauty Academy
Quincy, MA
06-1992

High School Diploma -

Scituate, High School
Scituate, MA
01-1990

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Expertise in HIPAA standards
  • Patient assessment skills
  • Patient discharge coordination
  • Intravenous therapy management
  • Geriatric care management
  • Commitment to professional standards
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Detailed medical reporting
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Diagnostic test evaluations
  • Palliative care
  • Student precepting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Patient education
  • Effective multitasking
  • Effective time management
  • Self motivation
  • Effective troubleshooting skills

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

Mass General Hospital
06.2007 - Current

RN Supervisor

Cardigan Nursing Home and Rehab Facility
01.1996 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Laboure' College

No Degree - Licensed Cosmotologist

Mansfield Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Scituate, High School

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