Brooke Geffken

As an imminent graduate of New York University, I am poised to leverage my comprehensive education and hands-on clinical experience to excel in a nursing role. Proficient in critical assessment, treatment planning, and compassionate patient care, I am well-prepared to contribute positively to any healthcare team. With a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, I am eager to embark on a fulfilling nursing career.

• NIOSH Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours, CDC, 11/2022
• Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Nursing Education Toolbox, New York University, NY, 09/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency ICS-200, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 04/2022
• Culturally Competent Nursing Care Certification, Continuing Medical Education, CT, 04/2022
• National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, LSU- NCBRT, 03/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency ICS-100&-200, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 01/2022
• Early Heart Attack Signs Certificate, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 09/2021
• BLS certification; First Aid, CPR, and AED, American Heart Association, 06/2016-Present

Memorial Sloan Kettering: Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, 10/2023-12/2023

• Aid in caring for central venous access devices including flushing, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection
• Offering emotional support and actively listening to patients and their families
• Observing the administration of chemotherapy and other oncology medications according to prescribed protocols

NYU Long Island: Leadership and Management- Neurology, 09/2023-12/2023

• Administered medications as prescribed (oral, intramuscular, intravenous)
• Conducted thorough neurological assessments including Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil checks, and motor function assessments
• Ensured a safe environment for patients with neurological deficits

NYU Long Island: Pediatrics, 05/2023-08/2023

• Assisted with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and attending to the needs of pediatric patients
• Assessed the health status of pediatric patients, collected data, and documented findings accurately in the medical records
• Observed various pediatric healthcare actions such as dressing changes, IV placements, blood drawing, ventilatory settings, and tube feedings
• Provided emotional support to pediatric patients and their families as well as communicated effectively and empathically

NYU Long Island: Adult and Elder III, 05/2023-08/2023

• Applied knowledge of scope of practice to delegation while using critical thinking and available resources when caring for patients under appropriate nursing supervision
• Administered medications under appropriate nursing supervision, hung IV bags, performed head-to-toe assessments, and gave handoff using SBAR

NYU Tisch: Maternity, 05/2023-07/2023

• Demonstrate attention to detail while assisting in birth deliveries, head-to-toe assessments on newborns, providing care for the mother and baby, and completing documentation under appropriate nursing supervision

NYU Long Island: Adult and Elder II- Neurology, 01/2023-04/2023

• Provide total patient care as stated in patients plan of care
• Administered medications under appropriate nursing supervision, hung IV bags, performed head-to-toe assessments, and gave handoff using SBAR.

NYU Tisch: Psychiatry, 01/2023-03/2023

• Learned prioritization of multiple patients; became familiar with multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Expanded knowledge and skills that are needed to care for patients with mental illnesses and diagnoses

NYU Orthopedic: Adult and Elder I, 09/2022-12/2022

• Cared for pre-operative and post-operative patients, performed head-to-toe assessments, and formulated an extensive care plan on patients
• Assisted patients with ADLs, performed physical examinations, and supported registered nurses with patient intake and discharges

• Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment, NY State, 06/2023
• CITI Program: Social & Behavioral Research, New York University, NY, 01/2023
• American Red Cross: Water and Safety for Parents and Caregivers, 09/2021
• HIPAA Training, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 09/2021
• Narcan Training, Centerport Fire Department, Centerport, NY, 09/2021