Nurse Practitioner - Balanced Health and Wellness - New York
(2026-04)
Serve as an advanced practice registered nurse specializing in hormone replacement optimization, medical weight management, and anti-aging/regenerative medicine through the prescription and monitoring of targeted peptide amino acid therapies.
- Evaluate patient health histories and laboratory results to manage treatment outcomes, including tissue repair, metabolism regulation, and hormone optimization.
- Execute hormone optimization by tailoring therapies to restore balance and energy levels.
- Supervise medical weight loss programs designed for overall health optimization.
- Administer specialized IV therapy and peptide infusions for regenerative support.
- Perform aesthetic treatments including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, PRP, PDO threads, Sculptra, and more.
Nurse Practitioner - WestMed Urgent Care - New York
(2025-11)
Provide direct patient care for acute, urgent, and non-emergent conditions. Diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, order tests, prescribe medications, document in EHR, and collaborate with physicians in a fast-paced setting, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and patient experience.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, gather patient histories, and perform evaluations for diverse patient complaints.
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries, prescribing appropriate medications and therapies, and performing procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing, splinting, and casting.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, including referrals to specialists or higher levels of care such as the Emergency Department.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory results, X-rays, ultrasound imaging, and CT scans, as appropriate.
- Accurately and timely record all patient encounters within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaborate effectively with supervising physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations, professional standards, and company policies.
Radiology Nurse - Columbia University Medical Center - New York
(2024-04 - 2025-10)
Deliver high-quality patient care within the Radiology, MRI, and PET scan imaging departments. Ensure proficient patient preparation, adherence to imaging procedural protocols, and comprehensive post-procedure care.
- Prioritize and maintain patient safety and comfort while providing essential clinical support.
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures by clearly explaining processes, actively addressing concerns, and completing all necessary pre-procedure checklists.
- Perform rapid Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), review relevant laboratory results, and establish peripheral intravenous (IV) access for contrast media administration and patient education.
- Collaborate with radiologists and technicians to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize patient wait times; provide pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing diagnostic MRI imaging.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, continuously monitor vital signs, and vigilantly observe for early detection of adverse reactions to contrast media.
Aesthetic Nurse, Injector - Body Factory Skin Care - New York
(2018-12 - 2024-05)
Execute over 500 cosmetic injectable procedures per quarter, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction rates and fostering repeat clientele.
- Conduct thorough treatment consultations to identify client goals and recommend personalized services for optimal aesthetic results.
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing a multimodal approach for comprehensive facial and skin rejuvenation.
- Provide detailed answers to pre-treatment and post-treatment inquiries.
- Review client medical histories to identify potential contraindications and ensure client safety at all times.
- Administer botulinum toxins, Kybella, Sculptra, and dermal fillers (e.g., Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane products) using established medical protocols for treatments including forehead lines, crow's feet, neck area, glabella lines, cheekbone elevation, restoration of facial volume loss, lip enhancement, perioral area treatments, nasolabial fold lifting, and eye rejuvenation.
- Maintain safe injection practices to effectively prevent vascular occlusion emergencies.
- Perform non-surgical rejuvenation services utilizing PDO Threads and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapies.
Nurse Manager - The Mount Sinai Hospital - New York
(2020-01 - 2025-02)
Direct clinical and daily operations for Peri-operative Services and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a 1,134-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital.
- Collaborate with the Director of Peri-operative Services to manage and oversee approximately 75 nursing personnel across three busy and fast-paced post-operative units.
- Oversee the recovery of an average of 130-150 inpatient and outpatient surgical cases daily, encompassing a wide range of specialty services (General Surgery, GI, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Gender Reassignment, Transplant, etc.).
- Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce budget costs, including the creation of a daily supportive staff assignment and lunch schedule to increase nursing staff availability and facilitate patient transport/flow off the unit for incoming cases.
- Developed and instituted a workflow process for returning patient belongings and valuables, incorporating a documented receipt system to prevent loss or misplacement of personal items.
- Spearheaded the operational management and responsibility for two of the three post-operative units during Joint Commission Surveys, achieving zero findings during the audit.
Aesthetic Nurse, Injector - Kassir Plastic Surgery - New York
(2018-12 - 2020-04)
Provide experienced and passionate aesthetic nursing care, delivering compassionate service and exceptional aesthetic treatments.
- Specialize in non-surgical enhancements, assisting patients in achieving their desired aesthetic goals.
- Administer botulinum toxins, Kybella, Sculptra, and dermal fillers (e.g., Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane products) following established medical protocols for treatments including forehead lines, crow's feet, neck area, glabella lines, cheekbone elevation, restoration of facial volume loss, lip enhancement, perioral area treatments, nasolabial fold lifting, and eye rejuvenation.
- Uphold safe injection practices to aid in the prevention of vascular occlusion emergencies.
- Perform non-surgical rejuvenation services using PDO Threads and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapies for indications such as hair loss, skin rejuvenation, and improved sexual function.
- Execute a variety of advanced treatments, including non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty and body enhancements such as non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts.
Registered Nurse - Rhode Island Hospital - Rhode Island
(2005-06 - 2022-04)
Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse range of emergent, urgent, and non-emergent patients within an 88-bed Emergency Department.
- Maintain accuracy and accountability in patient interventions within one of the nation's busiest Level 1 trauma centers, serving approximately 110,000 individuals annually in southeastern New England.
- Deliver advanced nursing care to medical-surgical/telemetry patients in a 740-bed academic teaching hospital.
- Implement nursing processes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, managing patient care from admission through discharge on a 22-bed unit.
- Ensure open communication with physicians and nursing staff to optimize the quality of patient care.
- Assess, monitor, and follow up on patient care, providing continuous support to patients and their families.
- Actively serve as charge nurse on a rotational basis, evaluating staffing requirements based on patient acuity levels.
Clinical Nurse Manager - The Ryan Community Health Center - New York
(2016-08 - 2018-02)
Managed all facets of daily operations for two Harlem-based Adult Medicine and Family Medicine sites, encompassing Specialty Provider Services, St. Luke's Resident Provider Services, and the Laboratory Unit, while providing clinical and administrative supervision to 15 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), including Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and clerical personnel.
- Facilitated and monitored patient flow within two 10-room clinics, serving approximately 20,000 scheduled and unscheduled visits annually.
- Collaborated with the Medical Director and Executive Director to implement, monitor, and evaluate quality improvement measures, grant objectives, and develop clinical procedures for assigned staff.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and training of all clinical support staff.
- Monitored and reviewed staff attendance and punctuality, managed time-off requests, and processed bi-weekly payroll.
- Provided ongoing clinical in-service training to Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and RN Unit Case Workers.
- Conducted monthly nursing meetings and daily huddles to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Ordered, monitored, and reviewed clinical supplies and vaccines, managing both Network Purchased and Vaccines for Children (VFC) funded medications.
- Screened and triaged walk-in patients to ascertain the urgency of their condition and determine the need for a same-day appointment.
Registered Nurse - Westchester Medical Center - New York
(2013-06 - 2016-06)
Served as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of the sole Level I Trauma and Burn Center in the Hudson Valley Region, ensuring immediate on-site availability of specialized services for critically injured patients.
- Assigned patients across various acuity levels, evaluated patient conditions, and provided individualized treatment plans based on identified needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive execution of all patient care aspects, including diagnostic testing, medical procedures, consultations, and discharge planning.
Plastic Surgery Nurse - Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center - New York
(2008-06 - 2012-04)
Provided comprehensive assistance to patients undergoing a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive facial procedures.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment while assisting the surgeon with pre, peri, and postoperative patient care.
- Managed preoperative patient care, including administering conscious sedation and monitoring patients during selected moderately invasive surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records.
- Applied knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) patient care guidelines.
- Demonstrated substantial understanding of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures.
- Effectively recognized and addressed acute issues both preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Provided patients with clear preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Assisted with wound evaluation and suture removal.
