CARMA AUGUSTIN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing leadership and over 10 years of clinical and administrative experience in acute care settings. Proven expertise in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, trauma care, and team leadership. Strong ability to analyze data, improve patient outcomes, and educate multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Administration – Nursing Quality
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with organizational policies, nursing standards, and state and federal regulations
- Collect, analyze, and report data from patient records and observations to support quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and liaison between departments to drive performance improvement and patient safety outcomes
- Develop and deliver staff education on quality initiatives, regulatory standards, and performance metrics
- Monitor compliance trends and recommend process improvements based on data-driven findings
Emergency Room Nurse / Trauma Nurse/Psych Nurse
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Served as charge nurse, supervising a team of 5 nurses and 5 ancillary staff while coordinating daily operations
- Performed rapid patient assessments to prioritize and deliver emergency care
- Provided comprehensive care across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and obstetric patients
- Administered critical medications and managed high-acuity patients, including those requiring ventilator support
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement timely and effective treatment plans
UAS Intake Nurse
Access Nursing Services
Manhattan, NY
06.2010 - 01.2015
- Conducted intake and eligibility assessments for managed long-term care programs
- Performed SAAM assessments to evaluate patient safety in home environments
- Coordinated admissions and communicated progress with referral sources and membership development teams
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to determine patient eligibility and develop individualized care plans
- Provided updates to leadership and recommended improvements to outreach and intake processes
- (ArchCare – Manhattan, NY | CenterLight Healthcare – Brooklyn, NY | VillageCareMAX – Manhattan, NY)
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Associate of Arts - Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Certification
Timeline
Nursing Administration – Nursing Quality
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2021 - Current
UAS Intake Nurse
Access Nursing Services
06.2010 - 01.2015
Emergency Room Nurse / Trauma Nurse/Psych Nurse
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Associate of Arts - Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology