Cindy Urquijo

Enthusiastic and dedicated new graduate Registered Nurse with a strong academic background and 600 hours of documented clinical experience seeking to contribute to a healthcare team and provide compassionate patient-centered care with the goal of increasing favorable patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse at The Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing (2024 – 2025)

• Maintain precise EHR/EMR documentation
• Delegating tasks and evaluating CNAs performance
• Adhering to regulatory compliance, OSHA, HIPAA guidelines
• Providing comfort, managing pain and honoring patient wishes
• Educating patients/families on disease prevention, medication management
• Continuous monitoring of vital signs, changes in cognition, mobility, signs/symptoms of infection
• Medication administration and optimization of polypharmacy, monitoring for adverse reactions
• Wound care management: surgical incisions, diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers
• Management and strict adherence to protocol of indwelling urinary catheters (Intake/output)
• Management and strict adherence to protocol of enteral feeding tubes
• Managing IV therapy
• Monitoring Gastrostomy tubes for s/s of infection, correct placement
• Tracheostomy care and monitoring
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician, supervisors
• Lab interpretation and reporting of blood panels and critical panic values to physicians
• Building rapport with patients and family members
• Assessing dialysis patients before/after dialysis treatment
• Monitoring blood glucose levels and administering pertinent medications as per physician orders
• Turning/repositioning patient to prevent pressure ulcers
• Care plan development and continuous monitoring via interdisciplinary collaboration
• Advocacy for patient rights and autonomy
• Promoting patient independence

Dental Assistant at Dental Korner (2020 – 2024)

• Provided exceptional customer service and patient care.
• Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk duties.
• Assisted dentist in chairside procedures including fillings, extractions, and cleanings.
• Took and developed dental x-rays.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
• Maintained and sterilized dental instruments and equipment.
• Performed laboratory tasks such as pouring and trimming models.
• Assisted in dental office administrative tasks.

Manager at Delicacies Gourmet (2013 – 2019)

• Managed day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant, overseeing a team of 30+ staff members.
• Implemented a new staff training program resulting in improved customer service ratings.
• Developed and maintained vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of food supplies.
• Created weekly schedules and monitored labor costs to meet budget goals.
• Participated in menu planning and inventory management, optimizing food costs and reducing waste.
• Resolved customer complaints and issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in compliance with health regulations.

Dental Assistant at Silverstein & Vinciguerra, LLP (2017 – 2018)

• Worked closely with dentists and hygienists to ensure efficient patient care.
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Provided patient education on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care.
• Maintained and sterilized dental instruments and equipment.
• Performed laboratory procedures, including taking dental impressions and developing x-rays.
• Assisted in dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and extractions.

Associates in Science Nursing – SUNY Nassau Community College (2022 – 2024-06)

Bachelors in Nursing – SUNY Empire State University