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Email [email protected] ★ Woodside, NY ★ Cell Phone: 917-617-2433
Professional Objective
To be a critical member as a Staff Nurse for a facility that has a mentoring style and a stellar reputation for giving exceptional care. This is where I will provide patient centered care, safely and with compassion for all of our patients, either autonomously or as support within a team.
Licensure - Registered Nurse – NY Certifications - BLS, ACLS, PALS, EKG, IV therapy, Critical Care Practicum RN Experience
Private Duty Nurse – Cared for end stage brain cancer patient in their home. March 2015- Present
- Cared for diabetic patient with the management and treatment of their symptoms.
Bellevue Hospital - Staff Nurse – Emergency (AES) Room June 2014- November 2014
Conscious Sedation procedures, e.g. administration of Propofol for a dislocated shoulder
and administration of Ketamine and Propofol for an open fracture.
Assisted with intubation, medication nurse i.e., responsible for the safe labeling, transferring,
and administration of Rocuronium and Succinylcholine
Safely carried out blood transfusions
Rotating RN on STEMI team - setting up the hemodynamically monitoring, i.e. BP cuff, Heart
monitor, Pulse ox, Temp. Served as medication nurse i.e., administration and evaluation of
Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, and Aspirin.
Rotating RN on stroke team - spoke to partners or witnesses to establish time of the onset of
symptoms in order to establish the probability of TPA therapy, restocking of supplies after usage.
Managed 20-30 different cases daily, including prisoners, drug seekers, homeless, heart attacks,
strokes, amputations, seizures, MS, meningitis, HIV complications, lesions, necrosis, maggot
removal, wound care as well as for patients with abdominal aortic aneurisms and other very high
mortality illnesses.
Safely, and effectively administered many combinations of antibiotics and other medications,
with prioritizing, calculating, and time management skills.
Administered flu shots to the staff on my previous unit.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Provided quality-nursing care in accordance with hospitals policies, and procedures.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine and carry out necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge
instructions and follow-up care.
Education Chamberlain College of Nursing: - RN to BSN program Estimated Date of Graduation October 2015 GP 3.8 Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) August 2008 – December 2011
Graduated with Honors - Degree in Nursing with a 3.65 GPA ➢ Honors Deans list 2009, 2010, 2011 Hunter College (CUNY) - Studies included Liberal Arts and Psychology 1989-1990 Clinical Nursing Experience Clinical Nurse Internship – Bellevue Hospital Emergency Room – AES July 2011 – October 2012
Bellevue Hospital– Medical Surgical Floor August 2011 – December 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital – Medical Surgical Floor January 2011 – March 2011
Metropolitan Hospital – Pediatric Unit March 2011 – May 2011
Elmhurst Hospital – Psychiatric Unit January 2010 – March 2010
Metropolitan Hospital – Labor and Delivery March 2010 – May 2010
Lenox Hill Hospital – Medical Surgical Floor August 2009 – December 2009 Nursing Skills
Applying the nursing process Visual nursing Intubation assistance
IV placement, IV medications Therapeutic communication Blood transfusion
Patient charting - EMR Tracheostomy care Stroke; Stemi and Sepsis alert
CPR Medication p.o, IM, SubQ Calming force in time of trouble
Quick thinker Thrives under pressure Aware of scope of practice.
Appropriately delegates Multitask with safe completion Works well on own or as a team
Patient safety is priority Always flexible; open to change Compassionate and dedicated
Takes direction diligently Global approach to caregiving Excellent communication skills