Student Nurse (Critical Care & Medical-Surgical) - Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx, NY
(2025-01 - 2025-11)
- Provided direct care for high acuity ICU and medical-surgical patients under the supervision of an RN
- Conducted full head-to-toe assessments and telemetry rhythm interpretation and reported to RN
- Safely administered oral, IV and sub-cut medications, observing for desired and undesired reactions
- Performed complex procedures such as central line dressing, wound vac dressings and post-operative assessments
- Worked with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans in response to patient data
- Recorded assessments, interventions and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Student Nurse (Acute Care / Med-Surg) - Jacobi Medical Center - Bronx, NY
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Provided care for 4-6 clients with acute and chronic conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and diabetes
- Performed focused assessments, vital signs, and communicated changes to R.N.
- Supported post-surgery care, wound and pain management
- Instructed patients and families in disease process, medications, and discharge instructions
- Employed rigorous infection control and fall-prevention measures
Student Nurse (Mental Health) - BronxCare Medical System - Bronx, NY
(2023-10 - 2023-11)
- Evaluated psychiatric patients' mood, behavior, and risk of suicide or violence
- Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills in crisis management
- Helped administer medications such as antipsychotics and mood stabilizers
- Observed and documented behaviors and participated in weekly treatment team meetings
Security Officer / Front Desk - Custom Protective Services - Bronx, NY
(2020-01)
- Screen 200+ daily visitors and employees for materials entering the facility to provide a safe space for patients and medical staff
- Perform routine safety inspections to detect and report safety concerns (fire, security, escalations)
- React immediately to red codes (fire, medical, security) with sound judgement
- Help nurses calm anxious visitors or patients until medical help arrives
- Document incidents and shift report, aiding hospital risk assessment
- Offer front-desk customer support, guiding families and ensuring visitors comply with hospital guidelines
Caregiver / Home Health Aide (Elderly & Disabilities) - Private Care Provider - New York, NY
(2016-01 - 2020-12)
- Assisted elderly and disabled clients with one-on-one care to promote dignity and independence
- Provided assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs): showering, dressing, toileting, eating and walking
- Took and documented vital signs (BP, HR, RR, SpO2) and reported changes to family or home health nurse
- Practiced infection control with hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning of equipment
- Reduced the risk of falls and injuries by modifying the environment and using safe lifting and transferring methods
- Provided companionship and support to prevent loneliness in home-bound clients
Newborn Care Specialist / Baby Nurse - Private Care Provider - New York, NY
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
- Provided basic infant care, including feeding (breast/bottle), sleep, and hygiene, to newborn and premature babies
- Assessed infants for signs of respiratory distress, jaundice, dehydration or feeding intolerance
- Used sterile technique for feeding bottles and cleaning umbilical cord
- Taught parents about safe sleeping, swaddling, bathing, and signs of infection
- Recorded intake, wet/dirty diapers, and sleep to monitor baby's health
- Addressed non-urgent situations (choking, fever) while awaiting medical care
Community Health Outreach Volunteer - Community Health Organization - New York, NY
(2015-01 - 2022-12)
- Participated in feeding programs for homeless populations
- Conducted health awareness and education programs
- Promoted: HIV prevention, Hypertension and stroke awareness, Cancer awareness
- Supported community health initiatives and environmental clean-up
