Adriana Paz
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated nurse with 13 years of experience seeking an entry-level leadership position. Committed to improving patient care and fostering a positive work environment through effective leadership, adaptability, and strong interpersonal leadership
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interin Assistant Nurse Manager
North Shore University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Coordinated self scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage.
- Role model pro-active problem solving by collaborating with staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues.
Float Pool Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Responsible for providing care for patients in med/surg, telemetry, neuro, ED holding and oncology areas. Floating to numerous floors of the hospital to provide direct patient care during a single shift if needed.
- Opening patients overflow areas and charge nurse responsibilities as needed.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care.
- Utilized strong assessments skills, to determine necessary patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine proper plan of care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Case Management
North Shore University Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Plan for successful discharge of patients with complex and chronic illness such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and dementia.
- Arrange primary care, hospice care, medical equipment for discharges to home, or coordinate transitions to Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Performed health assessment of individuals by evaluating their complex health status and provided interventions based on needs.
- Ensure proper documentation per Medicare guidelines.
- Reduces patient's length of stay by anticipating and meeting patient's needs early on.
- Identified discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implemented prior to discharging the patient.
- Collaborate with physician and other healthcare members to ensure patient receiving optimal care.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
North Shore University Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Assess, treat, educate and provide care for adult and geriatric cardiac telemetry patients.
- Carry out telemetry monitoring and charge nurse responsibilities on assigned basis.
- Preceptor RN new to unit.
- Clinical Ladder Registered Nurse III- A designation of distinction for the experienced and highly skilled nurse recognized for knowledge and skills by their peers.
- Diabetes champion- Specialized diabetes mellitus training and act as coach and resource for staff and patient diabetes needs.
- Skin Care champion- Specialized skin care training and act as a coach and resource for nursing staff regarding patient skin care needs.
- Collaborative Care Council Co chair
Respiratory Medical Registered Nurse
Glen Cove Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2015
- Perform patient care on Respiratory medical unit.
- Maintain adequate respiratory status of tracheostomy and ventilator patients with the assistance from the Respiratory Therapy Team.
- Collaborate with other healthcare teams to implement patient care plans.
- Delegate task and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers, serve as team leader.
Registered Staff Nurse - Home Care
Jzanus Homecare, Inc
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Visit patients for nursing assessments as well as educational and supervisory visits.
- Supervise the quality and care to customers to ensure satisfaction and the delivery of proper care.
- Conduct annual skill and performance evaluations for all caregivers to meet stringent quality standards.
- Ongoing contact with the patient's treating physician and case managers.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2008
Skills
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Documentation
Certification
American Board of cardiovascular Medicine, Inc, Level I CVRN Board certification.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interin Assistant Nurse Manager
North Shore University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Float Pool Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2024
Case Management
North Shore University Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
North Shore University Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2018
Registered Staff Nurse - Home Care
Jzanus Homecare, Inc
10.2009 - 02.2011
Respiratory Medical Registered Nurse
Glen Cove Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College