Laura Cowen

Registered Nurse with BSN and active New York RN license experienced in UAS assessments, home health care, and behavioral health nursing. Skilled in conducting in-person and telehealth UAS-NY assessments for MLTC plans, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and ensuring compliance with New York State Department of Health guidelines.

Background in mental health nursing, community-based care, and home health supervision.

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN) - Gotham Companies - New York, NY

(2026-04)

• Conduct UAS-NY assessments for MetroPlus Health Plan.
• Evaluate functional status, cognitive status, and social determinants of health to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Complete documentation and submit assessments in compliance with New York State Department of Health requirements.

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN) - GNY Nursing Services - New York, NY

(2026-03)

• Conduct UAS-NY assessments for Fidelis Care, EmblemHealth, Aetna, and Amida Care.
• Evaluate functional status, cognitive status, and social determinants of health to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Complete documentation and submit assessments in compliance with New York State Department of Health requirements.

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN) - Med Assist New York - New York, NY

(2025-02)

• Conduct NY DOH UAS-NY assessments in person and via telehealth for MLTC plans including VillageCareMAX, VNS Health, and Aetna.
• Evaluate functional status, cognitive status, and social determinants of health to determine eligibility for long term care services.
• Coordinate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams based on assessment findings.
• Complete documentation and submit assessments in compliance with New York State Department of Health requirements.

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN) - Platinum Home Health Care - Brooklyn, NY

(2023-11 - 2026-01)

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments using RN Pad and HHAeXchange.
• Identify medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health affecting patient outcomes.
• Develop individualized care plans and coordinate services with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise home health aides and monitor patient care quality.

Registered Mental Health Nurse - The Bridge Inc. - New York, NY

(2023-08 - 2024-11)

• Provided field based mental health nursing within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams.
• Delivered medication management, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention support.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and housing services.
• Educated clients and families on health management and recovery strategies.

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Immanuel Albertinen Hospital - Hamburg, Germany

(2018-06 - 2022-06)

• Delivered inpatient psychiatric care using a primary nursing model.
• Conducted psychiatric assessments, group therapy sessions, and crisis interventions.
• Applied de escalation techniques and performed risk assessments.
• Administered and monitored psychiatric medications.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz and Asklepios Hospital, Hamburg, Germany (2018-04)