CARMEN I. LYERLY
Westchester Medical Center
New Rochelle,NY
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Newly licensed Registered Nurse with a BSN and more than a decade of healthcare experience, including emergency
department care in a Level I Trauma Center and postpartum and newborn support. Experienced in collaborating with
nursing teams, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition, and precepting newly hired patient care
technicians.
Work History
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
2 Years- Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center under the direction of nurses and providers.
- Obtained vital signs and 12-lead EKGs, collected specimens, monitored intake and output, and documented care.
- Assisted with trauma activations, emergency procedures, CPR, and resuscitation efforts; promptly reported changes in patient condition.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accurate labeling and proper specimen handling.
- Precepted newly hired Patient Care Technicians, supporting orientation, clinical skills, and safe patient care.
Hospitality Liaison
7 Months- Relayed patient and family concerns to nursing staff, provided emotional support, facilitated service recovery, and maintained communication boards.
- Coordinated with nursing and dietary teams to review diet orders and NPO restrictions; observed meal intake and reported concerns, including hypoglycemia risk.
- Supported fall prevention initiatives, verified patient identification.
Postnatal Care Associate
6 Months- Supported postpartum recovery and mother-baby bonding through individualized routines, breastfeeding assistance, and maternal comfort measures.
- Provided newborn feeding, bathing, diapering, daily weights, and vital signs; maintained nursery hygiene and documented care.
- Help families build confidence with newborn care and escalate changes in maternal or newborn status to managers.
Emergency Department and Float Pool Nursing Technician — Adult and Pediatric
6 Years 3 Months- Supported nurses and providers with patient monitoring, EKGs, specimen collection, bedside procedures, and direct patient care.
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, urinary drainage and colostomy care, venous puncture and simple dressing changes within assigned scope.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accurate labeling and proper specimen handling.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Assisted with daily care, mobility, vital signs, nutrition, and elimination while promoting comfort, dignity, safety, and independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Social Science
Skills
Epic EMR
Microsoft Office
Therapeutic communication
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — New York State | Active
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NYS Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training | 2026
- NYS Infection Control and Barrier Precautions Training | 2025
NURSING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II: 156 hours; Pediatrics: 30 hours; Mental Health: 30 hours; Obstetrics: 25 hours.
- Mount Sinai West
- Labor and Delivery Specialty Rotation | 60 hours
- Mount Sinai Community and Ambulatory Clinics
- Community Health Nursing | 32 hours
- Total completed clinical hours: 333
- Supervised skills: patient assessment, medication administration, patient and family education, SBAR communication, infection prevention, and clinical prioritization.
Timeline
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Westchester Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Hospitality Liaison
Phelps Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Postnatal Care Associate
Boram Postnatal Retreat
05.2022 - 11.2022Read More
Emergency Department and Float Pool Nursing Technician — Adult and Pediatric
White Plains Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2020Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dumont Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - 11.2014Read More
Westchester Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts and Social Science
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Mercy College
Bachelor of Science from Behavioral Science
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Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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