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Gaelle Djakou

New York, Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Harlem Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Administered medications
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2019 - Current
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.

Registered Nurse

Northern Manhattan And Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Direct Support Professional

AHRC
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.

Home Health Aide

House Calls Home Care
07.2011 - 01.2018
  • Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.

Home

VIP Health Care Services
02.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Touro College School of Nursing
902 Quentin Road

Associate of Science - Biology

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015

Bachelor - Communication

Universite of Douala Cameroun

Bachelor - Communication And Technologies

University of Douala
Cameroon
08.2008

Skills

  • Triaging
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Certification

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support BLS-basic life support ACLS - Advanced cardiac life support

Affiliations

American Nurses Association (ANA) Member Member of the Omega Chi Chapter Nursing professional Association volunteer experience community service at "St john's Bread & life

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Harlem Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center
10.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Northern Manhattan And Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 12.2019

Direct Support Professional

AHRC
06.2016 - 08.2018

Home

VIP Health Care Services
02.2014 - 01.2016

Home Health Aide

House Calls Home Care
07.2011 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Touro College School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Biology

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

Bachelor - Communication

Universite of Douala Cameroun

Bachelor - Communication And Technologies

University of Douala

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