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Brenda Laverty

West Haverstraw,NY

Summary

Retired nurse looking to learn new skills, new career, or a new business.

Currently a volunteer at NYSDEC as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

Volunteered at Greenberg Nature Center as of last year, practicing animal husbandry at the sanctuary.

Physically active cycling, hiking, and power walking.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
Bronx, New York
06.1978 - 09.2020
  • Provided patient care and education to patients pre operatively
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and assist nursing care for having local nerve blocks.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Hemodialysis Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
The Bronx, New York
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Reported any abnormal findings or changes in condition immediately to attending physicians or charge nurses.
  • Conducted weekly quality assurance checks on dialysis machines and other equipment used in the dialysis unit.

Detox Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
The Bronx, NY
07.2006 - 07.2016
  • Instructed families and caregivers on how to provide proper home care once discharged from facility.
  • Participated in research studies related to addiction medicine.
  • Educated patients on the importance of following a healthy diet and lifestyle after detoxification.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
The Bronx
07.1989 - 07.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY
07-1999

Associate of Science -

Misericordia Nursing School
The Bronx, NY
06-1978

Timeline

Hemodialysis Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
07.2016 - 07.2018

Detox Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
07.2006 - 07.2016

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
07.1989 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
06.1978 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Associate of Science -

Misericordia Nursing School
Brenda Laverty