Experienced Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist nurse with over 10 years of experience in endocrinology filed. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient care and management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn , NY
01.2009 - Current
Assesses patients and family learning needs for self-management.
Prepared presentations on diabetes education for staff, residences, and fellows.
Taught diabetes education classes in community centers.
Gave public talks on importance of lifestyle education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
Works with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, Nurse Practitioners, psychologist, and social workers to provide optimal care to patients.
Organize and implement a comprehensive education program for pediatric patients with both type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus.
Organize and implement continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy training, protocols, and materials.
Help support patients on insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring systems
Oversees both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment for over 200 pediatric patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus.
Registered Nurse Manager
Ten's Medical Pc - The Ten Center - Dr. Svetlana Ten
Brooklyn, NY
08.2008 - 01.2010
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented medication, blood glucose monitoring, and health lifestyle
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
12.2008
Skills
Diabetes Mellitus education specialist
Developing Patient Care Plans
Insulin Injections
Diabetes educator preceptor
Analyzing blood glucose monitoring
Patient Prioritization/assessment
Lab Result Evaluation
EMR
Continuous Glucose Monitoring system
Certified insulin pump specialist
Newborn screening
CPR and BLS
Affiliations
American Diabetes Association
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
Nominated Awards
Nominated for 2017 Clinical Excellence Award by Maimonides Medical Center
Nominated for 2019 Clinical Excellence Award by Maimonides Medical Center
Timeline
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse Manager
Ten's Medical Pc - The Ten Center - Dr. Svetlana Ten
Health Scholars Volunteer at Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency CenterHealth Scholars Volunteer at Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency Center
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Maimonides Medical CenterAdult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Maimonides Medical Center