Camille Florendo
New York,USA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record in managing high-acuity and complex patient cases, including post-surgical recovery, cardiac emergencies, and neurological crises. Expertise in advanced monitoring, medication management, and emergency response ensures optimal patient care and safety. Committed to collaboration with interdisciplinary teams while implementing evidence-based practices that enhance clinical outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance. Proficient in EMR platforms and healthcare technology, with specialized skills in hemodialysis, wound management, ventilator and tracheostomy care, as well as palliative and hospice support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse I – Medical Surgical/Geriatric Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure accurate medication delivery, optimal wound healing, and stable lab/telemetry outcomes through precise medication administration, IV therapy, and monitoring. Improve care coordination and safe discharge processes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Promote patient safety and adherence to infection control while educating patients and families about care plans and self-management.
- Manage care for 4–6 adult and geriatric patients per shift, including post-surgical, chronic, and telemetry-monitored patients, ensuring safe medication administration, IV therapy, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Precept new graduate and newly hired nurses while promoting patient safety, infection control compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based patient education.
Clinical Nurse I – Medical Surgical Step Down/Telemetry Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Lower Manhattan, NY
01.2021
- Improved care continuity by facilitating interdisciplinary communication and providing patient/family education. Maintained patient safety and promoted healing for patients with drains and medication drips through vigilant monitoring and clinical interventions.
Hemodialysis Charge Nurse
Cliffside Renal Dialysis
Flushing, NY
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Maximized patient care quality and treatment outcomes by leading a team of technicians and performing comprehensive assessments. Boosted coordination and continuity of care with nephrology and allied health teams by facilitating holistic treatment plans.
- Guaranteed optimal health and infection control for 18–24 dialysis patients daily by managing hemodialysis treatments.
Nursing Supervisor
Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care)
Jamaica, NY
01.2018
- Ensured high-quality patient care and smooth admissions for a 200-bed facility by overseeing five-unit operations, initiating care plans, and delivering palliative care. Increased respiratory and nutritional outcomes for patients with complex needs by collaborating with respiratory therapists on tracheostomy management and enteral feeding.
- Maximized patient care and staff performance for 150 beds, including 5–10 sub-acute rehab admissions by managing a nursing team of 42–60 staff members.
Director of Nursing
Workmen's Circle MultiCare Center (Cassena Care)
Bronx, NY
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Optimized patient care and departmental performance for 500+ beds by overseeing the entire nursing department. Propelled clinical outcomes and operational efficiency for a 100+ bed sub-acute rehab facility by managing all nursing operations.
- Achieved >98% occupancy and ensured full regulatory compliance by directing operations for a 524-bed facility.
- Increased 20% staff adherence to clinical protocols and passed DOH and CMS surveys by implementing corrective action plans.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Upper East Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Cassena Care)
Jamaica, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Optimized staff safety and compliance by developing orientation programs, leading infection control training, and enforcing CDC-aligned pandemic protocols. Controlled infection during the COVID-19 pandemic by educating 400+ staff and managing swabbing for 300+ patients.
- Amplified wound healing rates by up to 5% weekly by monitoring 20–30 wounds and conducting healing rounds with providers.
- Optimized outcomes for 20–50 patients with wounds and pressure injuries daily by rounding with wound specialists and managing care for 20–25 patients weekly.
Staff Nurse, Ventilator Unit and Wound Care Coordinator
The Pavilion at Queens
Flushing, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Guaranteed optimal nutrition and medication adherence for 10–15 patients daily by administering enteral feedings via continuous tube feeding. Preserved respiratory function, skin integrity, and patient comfort for ventilator-dependent patients by performing daily tracheostomy care, including suctioning and cannula changes.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, ArizonaBachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Far Eastern University
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Acute Care Management
- Patient Safety & Satisfaction
- Proficient in managing complex cases
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance Implementation
- Evidence-based Approach
- Crisis management
- Pain Management & Symptom Control
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Technical writing skills
- EPIC
- Infian
- Visual
- PointClickCare
- SigmaCare
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Board Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | Nu Upsilon Chapter
- Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Liaison
- Member, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society | Arizona Alpha Chapter
- Member, Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc.
- Member, American Nurses Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York State Boards | License No. 726856 | Certification No. 9625193
- BLS, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association (AHA) | Valid Until: 09/2027
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA) | Valid Until: 09/2027
Timeline
Clinical Nurse I – Medical Surgical/Geriatric Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Hemodialysis Charge Nurse
Cliffside Renal Dialysis
01.2023 - 01.2025
Clinical Nurse I – Medical Surgical Step Down/Telemetry Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021
Director of Nursing
Workmen's Circle MultiCare Center (Cassena Care)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care)
01.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Upper East Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Cassena Care)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse, Ventilator Unit and Wound Care Coordinator
The Pavilion at Queens
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Far Eastern University
Master of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Leadership & Fellowship
PNAA International Leadership Development Program (iLDP) Fellow – Cohort 2025