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Dahiana Romero

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Anesthesia Technician

New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
11.2019 - Current
  • Set up and breakdown anesthesia equipment
  • Perform equipment testing (complete full test on anesthesia machine and leak test in between cases)
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and sterilization
  • Facilitate patient care
  • Assist Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or Resident with preparation for each case and patient prepping for procedure
  • Prepare patient IVs for different types of procedure such as Neuro, Sports medicine, Spine and Endoscopy
  • Stock anesthesia supplies
  • Remain career focused as I complete my practicum and gain hands on experience.

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
The Bronx, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed assessments of patients and communicated changes in condition to nursing staff.
  • Assisted medical surgical nurses with treatments, procedures, and documentation.
  • Administered medications as ordered by physicians and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Monitored vital signs according to established protocols and documented any changes in the patient's condition.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
The Bronx, NY
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Community Health clinical rotation
  • Provided immunizations according to established protocols while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, under the nurse's supervision.
  • Educated patients about their diseases, medications, treatments, and preventive measures.
  • Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Clinical Nursing Student

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital
New York, NY
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Geriatrics clinical rotation
  • Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming elderly patients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
  • Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and injections to geriatric patients according to physician orders, under nurse's supervision.

Clinical Nursing Student

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital
New York, NY
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Psychiatric clinical rotation
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and patient behavior assessments.
  • Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
  • Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
The Bronx, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Pediatrics clinical rotation
  • Administered medications under the nurse's supervision in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness, and reported any adverse reactions.
  • Assisted the nurse with accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, and changes in condition using electronic medical record systems.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
The Bronx, NY
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • OB clinical rotation
  • Assessed, monitored, and recorded patient vital signs.
  • Assisted nursing staff members in providing appropriate obstetrical care to patients.
  • Provided emotional support for pregnant women through every stage of their pregnancy journey.
  • Observed a caesarean birth

Clinical Nursing Student

Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Medical Surgical I clinical rotation
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
  • Assessed the physical condition of patients by taking vital signs, checking skin color and condition, and listening for abnormal breath sounds.
  • Implemented infection control measures according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Clinical Anesthesia Technician Student

New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Attended practicum twice a week for 12 hours
  • Worked with preceptor in assisting Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or Resident in the operating room
  • Received training in different competencies required for an Anesthesia Technologist role in the OR
  • Worked hands on with patient preparation and intubation with preceptor, Anesthesiologist, CRNA or Resident
  • Completed weekly observation notes and desired results assessments
  • Connected my experiences to the theories and concepts I’m learning during the program.

Perioperative Patient Care Assistant

New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
12.2017 - 11.2019
  • Prepared patient rooms for on time procedures and surgeries
  • Oriented patients and family to unit/room upon admission
  • Maintained situational safety standards, such as personal protective equipment and proper body mechanics during patient care activities
  • Maintained environment, supplies and equipment
  • Transported patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, isolette, crib or escorted to various areas within hospital
  • Transported equipment, supplies, patient belongings, pharmaceuticals and specimens to and from other departments as requested
  • Elected as member of unit council representing Perioperative Patient Care assistants for two years.

In-Home Family Consultant

Boys Town
New York, NY
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provided clients with in-home intervention services via organization’s Solution Focused Model focusing on children and families
  • Coached families on behavioral techniques in order to aid in adopting positive conflict resolution
  • Determined program eligibility by analyzing problem areas via initial client screenings and assessments
  • Monitored client cases through regular review and updates of prearranged goals
  • Sustained high level of customer service and availability to enable client communication and conduct crisis intervention.

Teacher Assistant

Family Life Academy Charter School II
New York, NY
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Maintained a high level of communication with main instructor to achieve classroom preparedness
  • Organized and updated lesson materials, bulletin board, exhibits, and equipment
  • Utilized data entry methods to keep track of student performance
  • Assisted students in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and non-English speakers.

Home Based Teacher

Children’s Aid Society Early Head Start
New York, NY
10.2011 - 08.2013
  • Conducted monthly home visits to ensure good welfare of all cases
  • Directed weekly socialization classes with all assigned families
  • Provided daily program administration services via screenings, registrations and assessment tools
  • Designed and utilized specialized curricula to enhance learning experience amongst clients.

Information Services Representative

New York Public Library
New York, NY
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Utilized the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program to find requested items
  • Supported library staff via general administrative office duties as needed
  • Secured, shelved and organized current and incoming books.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY
05-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Anesthesia Technology

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
08-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05-2012

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Electronic health records (EHR)
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • Safety Protocols
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Resilience
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathy
  • Bilingual (fluent in Spanish)

Accomplishments

  • Sigma Theta Tau Nominee for The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Nursing Student

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Jacobi Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Harlem Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Clinical Anesthesia Technician Student

New York Presbyterian Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Anesthesia Technician

New York Presbyterian Hospital
11.2019 - Current

Perioperative Patient Care Assistant

New York Presbyterian Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2019

In-Home Family Consultant

Boys Town
04.2016 - 08.2017

Teacher Assistant

Family Life Academy Charter School II
08.2013 - 04.2016

Home Based Teacher

Children’s Aid Society Early Head Start
10.2011 - 08.2013

Information Services Representative

New York Public Library
09.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Anesthesia Technology

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York
Dahiana Romero