Otto Farquharson, RN

ofarquharson@gmail.com

PROFILE

Registered Nurse with a diverse education background. Ability to set priorities and utilize the nursing process effectively to deliver optimal patient care, with 1.5 years of nursing experience in areas including home care, operating room, and mental health.

 

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse, New York State License

BLS – Basic Life Support, AHA – American Heart Association

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA – American Heart Association

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA – American Heart Association

Certificate of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), SBIRT training – NYCCT,  Spring 2017

 

EDUCATION

New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY

B.S.N in progress (July 2018)

New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY

A.A.S. Nursing (June 2016)

City College, New York, NY

B.A. Studio Art (February 2011)

Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY

A.S. Engineering Science (August 2008)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn NY

Psychiatry RN: Janurary 2018-Present

  • Applied both psychiatric and medical nursing skills to effectively develop and implement treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues on a 22-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit.
  • Explained details of mental illness and psychotropic medications to patients and family members
  • Exercised effective judgment and medical training when handling psychiatric and medical emergencies
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Passed medications

Operating Room RN: May 2017- Janurary 2018

  • Function as a scrub and circulating nurse for a variety of cases including: urology, orthopedics, general surgery, gastro-intestinal, GYN, ENT, dental, vascular, laparoscopic, plastics, and pain management.
  • Perform assessments, review and chart patient conditions as necessary, record intra-operative medications given, review labs, and manage intra-operative-related care and data using EPIC
  • Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team to keep procedures running smoothly
  • Establish rapport with patient and help them remain calm and mentally prepared for surgery
  • Maintain equipment function and patient safety during surgical procedure

 

True care Home Care, Brooklyn NY

Home Care RN: February 2017 – Present

  • Perform Initial patient home assessments and reassessments on those admitted to the agency to determine a patient’s health care status, physical and psychosocial needs
  • Provide teaching/instruction to patients and Home Health Aides
  • Submit and maintain accurate documentation according to agency policy

 

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing Home, Brooklyn, NY

Registered Nurse: November 2016- January 2017

  • Responsible for maintaining high quality care to clients who are directly out of the hospital.
  • Conducted initial assessments and developed and implemented care plans for clients
  • Provided wound care, administered narcotic substances, tracheotomy care, G-Tube feedings and care, respiratory treatments and assessments, IV therapy, hygiene assistance, glucose and blood pressure monitoring, and rehabilitation therapy.
  • Passed medications

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

EPIC, Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher)