ANGELA R. MENA
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
Clinical Nurse experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient safety and recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III (Pre-surgical Screening)
Hospital for Special Surgery
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver patient care and education in preoperative and postoperative settings.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions to ensure optimal recovery outcomes
- Review medical history, medications, allergies and prior surgical history to identify potential perioperative risks
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provide patient education on pre-operative instructions including dietary instructions, medication adjustments and day-of-surgery expectations
- Conduct, verify, and review lab orders, EKG, imaging, and required diagnostic tests to confirm completion prior to surgery
- Utilize EPIC to document patient assessments, education and surgical readiness
Clinical Nurse III (Inpatient Unit)
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2019 - 07.2025
- Direct daily activities of the unit including hand off, appropriate time utilization, and staff assignments
- Perform audits on quality indicators and unit JCAHO tracer audits
- Promote service excellence
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries
- Ensuring accurate count of controlled substances,
- Facilitate clinical decision making and problem solving with staff
- Liaison between MDs, RNs and ancillary team members of the healthcare team
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit
- Accountable for the Clinical Nurse I and II
Clinical Nurse I (Inpatient Unit)
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010 - 09.2019
- Assess and treat post-op complications in a collaborative healthcare setting
- Ensure all physician orders are carried out safely, including high risk, time sensitive medications
- Develop and update patient care plans based on their individual needs
- Educate patients and families on post operative care and rehabilitation strategies
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices
- As a Charge Nurse and member of Magnet Nursing team advocate for patients, promote a supportive and team-oriented environment, serve as a reliable resource for the nursing staff
Care Management Assistant
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted clinical staff with high discharge planning cases by locating resources, calling providers for patient's appropriateness, bed availability, service appointments and other services necessary to expedite the discharge
- Made regular patient rounds on a unit of approximately 30 beds to assure that assigned treatment plans were being implemented as determined by the treatment team
- Prepared unit-based resource guide, updated information as necessary and maintained records and files for future references
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York, NY01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Science and Business Management
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2006
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and EPIC
- Vital signs documentation
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse, New York State Education Department, Lic# 6157971: expires 12/26
- BLS/CPR, American Heart Association: expires 2/28
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification: expires 6/29
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- 02/2024 - Present Nurse Quality Council: Co-Chairman of HSS Fall Committee Hospital for Special Surgery
- 06/2021 - 2022 10 East Unit Practice Council Hospital for Special Surgery
- 10/2018 - 2022 Inpatient Council Hospital for Special Surgery
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III (Pre-surgical Screening)
Hospital for Special Surgery
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse III (Inpatient Unit)
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2019 - 07.2025
Clinical Nurse I (Inpatient Unit)
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010 - 09.2019
Care Management Assistant
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science and Business Management
Stony Brook University