Carmen Payano
Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, and patient and family education. Uses Epic, bilingual English-Spanish communication, and strong documentation habits to support safe, culturally competent care and timely recognition of patient changes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Bronx, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Patient Assessment & Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO,SQ)
- Vital signs monitoring and early recognition of changes
- Care planning & Prioritization
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Documentation and EMR systems (Epic)
- Delivered culturally competent, compassionate care that respected diverse backgrounds and fostered trust.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance by safeguarding patient information and ensuring confidentiality.
Research Technologist
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Bronx, NY
02.2018 - 12.2024
- Recruit and enroll patients in ongoing research projects.
- Assist in determining which patients meet entry criteria by applying inclusion/exclusion criteria to data collection instruments (Emergency Department attending must decide whether to enroll patients).
- Explained ongoing research studies to nursing staff; assisted nurses in administering study medication to patients.
- Supported nursing and medical staff in following research protocols to ensure compliance.
- Maintained a complete log of each project; number varies by project; contacts with patients.
- Proficiency with the use of anend-tidal CO2 detector and oral, rectal, temporal artery, and tympanic membrane thermometers.
- Draw Blood, EKGs, and Holter monitors.
- Interact with patients, colleagues, and hospital staff courteously and professionally, sensitive to the feelings and interests of patients, staff, and the public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastwick College
Hackensack, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Electronic Medical Record Software such as Epic production
- HIPAA Guidelines Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word, Power Point and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Proficiency in EPIC
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
Registered Nurse, BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Completion of the CITI Emergency Department All University of Miami online training, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Driver's License
Timeline
Register Nurse
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2024 - Current
Research Technologist
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
02.2018 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastwick College