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Work History
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Carinna Padro

FNP-BC, MSN, RN, IBCLC
Bronx

Summary

Newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience as an RN, including extensive work at VNS Health providing home-based care to women, children, and families. Skilled in building long-term, trusting relationships with diverse clients and addressing complex social and emotional needs. Seeking to continue my work at VNS Health in a role as a Nurse Practitioner, bringing continuity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the community we serve.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Public Health Nurse

VNS Health
06.2009 - Current
  • Delivered in-home nursing visits to women, infants, and families to promote early bonding, safety, and developmental support.
  • Supported clients with psychosocial and maternal mental health concerns, helping reduce isolation and connect families to counseling.
  • Assessed home and community environments to identify safety risks and link families to appropriate health and social services.
  • Educated clients on parenting strategies, reproductive health, and child development to improve outcomes and build confidence in new caregivers.
  • Collaborated with social workers, physicians, and supervisors to address safety concerns and ensure wraparound services were in place.

Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Mount Sinai West
04.2019 - Current
  • Supported both NICU families and healthy postpartum dyads with breastfeeding, assisting with latch, positioning, and feeding plans to promote successful nursing relationships.
  • Acted as a feeding consultant for both families and hospital staff, offering guidance on latch techniques, supplementation, and care coordination across units.
  • Delivered trauma-informed care in high-stress or emotionally sensitive situations to help patients feel safe, heard, and respected.
  • Created individualized care plans for inpatient and outpatient families to support feeding goals, continuity of care, and caregiver confidence.

Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery

Mount Sinai
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Delivered bedside nursing care during labor, childbirth, and postpartum recovery in a high-volume unit, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and continuity of care.
  • Supported patients and families through high-risk deliveries and surgical births, offering calm, compassionate care during emotionally intense experiences.
  • Educated new parents on newborn care, physical recovery, and breastfeeding initiation to help them transition with confidence and clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercy University

Bachelor of Science in Sociology - undefined

Wagner College

Skills

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Motivational interviewing and patient counseling across the lifespan
  • Experience delivering home-based and community-centered care
  • Skilled in care plan development, coordination, and follow-through
  • EMR documentation (EPIC) with attention to clarity and accuracy
  • Effective time management and autonomy in field-based roles
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team member in complex care settings
  • Extensive background in women’s health, pediatrics, and family-centered care
  • Culturally responsive and trauma-informed communication
  • Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care

Certifications And Licensure

  • NYS Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 356386
  • NYS Registered Nurse, 581402‐1
  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, L-73633
  • CPR & AED Certified, American Heart Association
  • Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting Certification
  • Infection Control Certification

Timeline

Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Mount Sinai West
04.2019 - Current

Public Health Nurse

VNS Health
06.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery

Mount Sinai
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Bachelor of Science in Sociology - undefined

Wagner College

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercy University

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