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.
08.2018 - 05.2019
- 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
09.2017 - 11.2017
- 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
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Assignment of per diem nursing contracts
- Health & Wellness Events
- Vaccination Clinics
- Skilled Home Nursing Home Care Case Management.
STAFF NURSE
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
03.2014 - 04.2016
- 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
09.2022 - 2023.12
Associates Degree Science, Nursing - undefined
Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts 09.2007 - 2010.05
Single Course Organic Chemistry - undefined
Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts 09.2006 - undefined
Skills
Timeline
Korean Language Level 1 & 2 -
Dongguk University
09.2022 - 2023.12
REGISTERED NURSE / MEDICAL SERVICE UNIT CHARGE NURSE
WELLPATH INC.
08.2018 - 05.2019
REGISTERED NURSE - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SOUTHBRIDGE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER
09.2017 - 11.2017
STAFF NURSE
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
03.2014 - 04.2016
PER DIEM R.N. CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS
MEDICAL STAFFING GROUP, INC
07.2013 - 08.2017
Associates Degree Science, Nursing - undefined
Bristol Community College
09.2007 - 2010.05
Single Course Organic Chemistry - undefined
Regis College
09.2006 - undefined
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