Experience

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse, SCU/Telemetry

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  · Interpretation and management of cardiac rhythms on an 11 bed mixed critical care and telemetry unit. · Consistent and systematic assessment of critically ill patient with cardiac disorders such as ACS, heart failure, hypertensive crisis, and vascular disease; pulmonary disorders such as COPD, asthma, respiratory failure, and respiratory infections; GI/GU disorders such as GI bleeds, renal failure, ESRD, and electrolyte imbalances; endocrine disorders such as DKA, HHS; neurological disorders such as stroke and encephalopathy, substance abuse disorders and multisystem disorders such as sepsis and shock states. · Airway and ventilatory management, adherence to ABCDEF bundle. · Advocates for prevention of complications such as HAPU, DVT, HAI, and sleep pattern disturbances · Collaborates with other departments to provide continuous, quality patient care and efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. · Caring practices with AIDET and family-focused care which includes supporting patients and family during the dying process. Show less



Mount Sinai West

• New York, New York

• Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

  · High volume of admissions and discharges with mostly post surgical patients from PACU and ER. · Focused assessments of colorectal patients and ostomy care, Gynecologic Oncology patients and post hysterectomy, mastectomy and mastectomy care, Vascular patients and negative pressure wound care, Orthopedic patients and shoulder, knee and hip replacement care, Urology patients and CBI and stent care, Thoracic patients and chest tube and tracheostomy care, medical patients with TPN and PEGs and NGs. Management of epidural and PCA analgesia. · Advocate for patient and collaborative with interdisciplinary team approach. Extensive patient teaching of drain, foley and incision care and of antibiotic and pain medication education. · Time management of patients with high acuity and comorbidities. Show less



St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

• New York, New York

• Staff RN, Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

  · Address the psychological needs of patients with acute mental disorders, perform a body systems assessment to determine current condition, develop care plans and risk assessments of patients. · Administer psychotropic medication as IM and PO and monitor the results of treatment. Obtain blood and urine samples. · Utilize an emphatic approach and de-escalation techniques. Participate in a team based approach to deliver care. · Address the psychological needs of patients with acute mental disorders, perform a body systems assessment to determine current condition, develop care plans and risk assessments of patients. · Administer psychotropic medication as IM and PO and monitor the results of treatment. Obtain blood and urine samples. · Utilize an emphatic approach and de-escalation techniques. Participate in a team based approach to deliver care.



Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center

• Nurse at Adult Continuing Day Treatment Program

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2011

  Lead groups on nutrition and medication management, dispense medication for clients under RN supervision, administer IM injections of psychiatric drugs to clinic clients, and handle a case load. Lead groups on nutrition and medication management, dispense medication for clients under RN supervision, administer IM injections of psychiatric drugs to clinic clients, and handle a case load.



Office of State Senator Liz Krueger

• Intern

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Attended public meetings, served constituents, organized forums and planned events. Helped conduct a youth civics program for high school seniors and juniors. Drafted reply letters to constituent concerns. Prepared a mental health resources guide for the district and researched COBRA. Attended public meetings, served constituents, organized forums and planned events. Helped conduct a youth civics program for high school seniors and juniors. Drafted reply letters to constituent concerns. Prepared a mental health resources guide for the district and researched COBRA.



NYCDOHMH

• Health Research Training Program Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  In the Epidemiology Services Bureau, performed data collection and conducted in-person interviews with store owners in the field. Visited underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn and the Bronx to provide a pretest level of produce available for residents, as part of the Green Cart Initiative. In the Epidemiology Services Bureau, performed data collection and conducted in-person interviews with store owners in the field. Visited underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn and the Bronx to provide a pretest level of produce available for residents, as part of the Green Cart Initiative.



Office of Minority Health, NYCDOHMH

• Office Aide

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Prepared workshop presentations on a federally funded mini grant project designed to provide capacity building technical assistance to faith based organizations in New York. Prepared workshop presentations on a federally funded mini grant project designed to provide capacity building technical assistance to faith based organizations in New York.



Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

• Interpreter

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2005

  Utilized fluent language skills in order to facilitate communication between the medical provider and the patient. Training included cultural competence in conjunction with a proficiency that could meet the challenges of working in distinct areas of the hospital. Utilized fluent language skills in order to facilitate communication between the medical provider and the patient. Training included cultural competence in conjunction with a proficiency that could meet the challenges of working in distinct areas of the hospital.



Burke Rehabilitation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Nurse Aide

  • May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Became familiar with the organization of a health setting and demonstrated a strong capacity for learning and cooperation. Developed an amiable and reassuring manner to carry out the various hygienic and mobility functions for patients in the Hip, Knee and Burn Unit. Became familiar with the organization of a health setting and demonstrated a strong capacity for learning and cooperation. Developed an amiable and reassuring manner to carry out the various hygienic and mobility functions for patients in the Hip, Knee and Burn Unit.