Deirdre Costa
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE / MEDICAL SERVICE UNIT CHARGE NURSE
WELLPATH INC.
2018.08 - 2019.05
- Provided coordination of care in the Medical Service Unit for incarcerated individuals at the Maximum Security Level
- Supervised and delegated tasks to support staff
- Obtained admission medical orders from on sight and remote medical providers
- Performed shift assessments, administration of medication and treatments
- Implemented mental health watches along with assessment of hunger strike and PREA incidents
- Responded and facilitated acute care to prisoners and staff during urgent and emergent situations included riots, self-inflicted injuries, and mental health crisis situations
- Medical data entry using ERMA, point click care platforms.
REGISTERED NURSE - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SOUTHBRIDGE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER
2017.09 - 2017.11
- Orientated and trained all new employees on corporate policies and procedures
- Implemented on unit trainings on the care and treatment of individuals with dementia
- Supervised nursing & support staff on a 44-bed dementia unit
- Developed individual care plans for patients with multiple medical conditions such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's, and dementia
- Participated in daily and weekly fall & wound management meetings
- Supported the smooth operation of the unit by personally acquiring additional shifts and extended hours during holidays and call-outs.
PER DIEM R.N. CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS
MEDICAL STAFFING GROUP, INC
2013.07 - 2017.08
- Assignment of per diem nursing contracts
- Health & Wellness Events
- Vaccination Clinics
- Skilled Home Nursing Home Care Case Management.
STAFF NURSE
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
2014.03 - 2016.04
- Assess the physical, psychological and social conditions of incarcerated individuals
- Triage and attend on sick call slips
- Implement mental health watches, assessment of hunger strike and PREA incidents
- Obtain admission orders, perform diagnostic tests
- Perform Narcotic, ETOH and benzodiazepine withdrawal screenings providing medical care related to screening outcomes
- Document all nursing encounters utilizing the SOAP format
- Respond and direct acute care related to urgent and emergency medical situations.
Education
Korean Language Level 1 & 2 -
Dongguk University
2022.09 - 2023.12
Associates Degree Science, Nursing - undefined
Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts 2007.09 - 2010.05
Single Course Organic Chemistry - undefined
Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts 2006.09 -
Skills
Chronic Disease Management
Lab result interpretation
Patient Management
Vaccine administration
Case Management
Unit Administration
Wound Care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Care Plan Development
Home care
Patient Assessment
EMR / EHR
Intake and discharge
Timeline
Korean Language Level 1 & 2 -
Dongguk University
2022.09 - 2023.12
REGISTERED NURSE / MEDICAL SERVICE UNIT CHARGE NURSE
WELLPATH INC.
2018.08 - 2019.05
REGISTERED NURSE - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SOUTHBRIDGE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER
2017.09 - 2017.11
STAFF NURSE
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
2014.03 - 2016.04
PER DIEM R.N. CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS
MEDICAL STAFFING GROUP, INC
2013.07 - 2017.08
Associates Degree Science, Nursing - undefined
Bristol Community College
2007.09 - 2010.05
Single Course Organic Chemistry - undefined
Regis College
2006.09 -