Carla-Luz Medina (BSN-RN)
611 Palmer Rd. Apt 7V Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with three years of experience in adult medical-surgical, orthopedic, and spine care. Proven Charge Nurse skilled in patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and nursing leadership. Aiming to transition into the Operating Room to enhance preoperative patient care and advance professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Westchester
Bronxville
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for adult medical-surgical, orthopedic, and spine patients in fast-paced acute care setting.Managed patient assignments, admissions, discharges, and daily unit workflow as Charge Nurse, ensuring efficient staffing support.Collaborated with physicians, rehabilitation, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care delivery.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Yonkers, New York
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently for diverse customer needs.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of pharmaceutical supplies.
Education
ABSN -
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale 09.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelors - Biology
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale 09.2016 - 07.2020
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing
- Post-op orthopedic care
- Wound care management
- Surgical Drain Management
- Epic EMR
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse - New York
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR and AED)
Leadership and Professional Contributions
Chair-Elect, Professional Governance - (June 2024 - Present)
- Newly elected to lead hospital-wide Professional Governance meetings and collaborate with nursing leadership and unit representatives to support nursing practice, quality, and professional development
5 South Professional Governance Unit Representative - (July 2026 - Present)
- Represent the 5 South Orthopedic/Spine Unit in Professional Governance initiatives and serve as the liaison between staff and campus councils.
Campus Council - (June 2024 - Present)
- Quality & Safety Council: Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
- Nursing Practice Council: Collaborate on the review and implementation of nursing practice standards and policies.
Evidence-Based Education Project - 2024
- Developed and delivered an evidence-based education program on postoperative drain management, including Hemovac, Jackson-Pratt, and wound VAC systems, for nursing staff on a specialized orthopedic and spine unit.
- Designed educational resources to strengthen nursing assessment, documentation, patient education, and recognition of drain-related complications.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Westchester
06.2023 - Current
ABSN -
College of Mount Saint Vincent
09.2020 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
04.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelors - Biology
College of Mount Saint Vincent
09.2016 - 07.2020