Bianca Cespedes
Cornwall,NY
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable nurse with proven leadership and critical thinking skills. Expertise in cardiac care and virtual triage, ensuring seamless patient transitions and safety. Committed to enhancing patient-centered care through effective communication and clinical excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Specialist
St. Luke's Medical Group
Cornwall, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced outpatient clinic, supporting in-person and virtual visits.
- Conducted nursing triage via phone and in-person to assess symptoms and prioritize care.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, chronic disease management, and medication adherence through follow-ups.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, and assisted with minor procedures under supervision.
- Coordinated daily operations as Charge Nurse, delegating assignments and ensuring efficient patient flow.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for remote and onsite patients.
Cardiac Step-down/Registered Nurse, PCU
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to cardiac patients with heart failure and arrhythmias.
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs, interpreting data for provider communication.
- Supervised unit operations as Charge Nurse, supporting staff and ensuring patient safety during transitions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate efficient discharges.
Travel Nurse
Northwell Health - Flexstaff
New York, New York
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered high-quality, adaptable care in diverse facilities, supporting bedside and remote documentation.
- Provided nursing care to diverse patient populations across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain consistent patient care standards across settings.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed diverse caseload of medical-surgical patients, prioritizing care based on acuity and needs.
- Utilized critical thinking to identify patient condition changes and initiate timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Capella University
Indianapolis, IN09-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and education
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Telemetry and infection control
- Care coordination and telehealth
- Virtual triage and leadership
- EMR systems proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Charge nurse leadership and team support
Certification
BLS/ACLS
Accomplishments
Honored with multiple DAISY Awards for Nursing Excellence in recognition of outstanding clinical performance and compassionate patient care.
Recognized by management for consistently exceeding patient satisfaction and quality improvement goals.
Frequently selected to serve as Charge Nurse, leading shift operations and mentoring new nurses.
Recognized by management for consistently exceeding patient satisfaction and quality improvement goals.
Frequently selected to serve as Charge Nurse, leading shift operations and mentoring new nurses.
Timeline
Patient Care Specialist
St. Luke's Medical Group
07.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Northwell Health - Flexstaff
10.2022 - 10.2023
Cardiac Step-down/Registered Nurse, PCU
White Plains Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Capella University