Ayesha Patabendi
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over seven years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Seaview Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Patient and Family Education.
- Administration Medication and Pain Management
- Treatment of post surgery patients and ensure smooth recovery.
Registered Nurse
Golden Gate Healthcare And Rehab Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Patient and Family Education.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Gate Healthcare And Rehab Center
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond And Health Care And Rehab Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene .
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Pharmacist
Sri Lanka General Hospital
01.1997 - 08.2013
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
University In Salt Lake City, Utah2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SRI JAPURA UNIVERSITY
Sri Lanka07.1997
Skills
- Administration of medication and treatment including G-tube feeding
- Examination and Test Preparation
- IV Insertion
- CPR and AED Providing
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Care Planning
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered nurses - 2023, Helene Fuld College of Nursing , NY, NY
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2018, Curtis High School, SI, NY
- Certified Nursing Assistant- 2016, College of Staten island
- National Certification in Pharmacy Technician- 2015, College of Staten Island
- Pharmacist- 1997, NIHS University Sri Lanka
Additional Information
2021 to 2022
Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn & Bellevue hospital in NY
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Greater NYC black nurse association gala scholarship.
- The Presidential scholarship at Helene Fuld College of Nursing.
- Student GPA of 3.57.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Seaview Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Golden Gate Healthcare And Rehab Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Gate Healthcare And Rehab Center
09.2018 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond And Health Care And Rehab Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2015 - 11.2016
Pharmacist
Sri Lanka General Hospital
01.1997 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SRI JAPURA UNIVERSITY
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