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Ares Lacugna

Yonkers

Summary

Passionate and dedicated registered nurse committed to making an impact on patient outcomes through effective care. Aims to adapt and apply transferable skills in diverse healthcare settings, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

New York Presbyterian-Columbia
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided extensive care to pre- and post-surgical patients on a surgical stepdown unit following diverse complex operations under a multitude of specialties
  • Managed and monitored surgical drains and chest tubes, assessing patency, color, consistency, and amount while promptly responding to complications to ensure optimal patient recovery
  • Safely administered and titrated high-alert medications according to hospital policy while monitoring patient vital signs, laboratory values, and clinical presentation.
  • Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, providing hands-on guidance to enhance clinical knowledge and promote safe patient care practices

Nursing Attendant Float Pool

New York Presbyterian-Columbia
New York, NY
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Recorded patient vital signs and communicated important patient information to healthcare staff.
  • Ensured hygiene standards by disinfecting units and restocking necessary equipment, contributing to a safe and clean environment for patients.
  • Assisted patients with ADLs, enhancing their comfort and dignity during personal care activities.
  • Maintained strict hygiene standards of units through disinfection and restocking of necessary equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing
New York
05-2024

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking in problem solving
  • Teamwork and leadership experience
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Certification

BLS: AHA Healthcare Providers, ALCS: AHA Healthcare Providers

Presentation

Lacugna. A, Hossain. S, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Symposium, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, March 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New York Presbyterian-Columbia
10.2024 - Current

Nursing Attendant Float Pool

New York Presbyterian-Columbia
01.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing