Dahlia Persaud CPNP-PC
Matawan,NJ
Summary
New-to-practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a seasoned nursing professional background who is a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Seeking to a maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Nurse
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Coordinated care of stable neonates to be transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital for consultation or scheduled surgical procedures.
- Coordinated care with medical team and transfer center to retrieve critically neonates and pediatric patients from affiliated and non-affiliated hospitals for inter-hospital transport for higher level of care.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients during transports.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with medical director and team members to plan, implement,and enhance treatment strategies for transports of critical neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Experienced in delivering consistent quality care in volatile and stressful situations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission as a charge nurse.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations as a PICU charge nurse.
Teacher Assistant
The Children Learning Center at Hunter College
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Assistant Teacher in the Childcare Program for college students with children; caring for preschool children in the classroom
- Activities included socializing skills, reading, and general play routines.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lehman College
The Bronx, NY01.2007
Undergraduate -
Hunter College
01.2004
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Acute Care Expertise
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, February 2025
- Licensed Registered Nurse in NY- (NY586501), September 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse in NJ- (26NR22220600), May 2024
- Basic Cardiac Life Support-
- Neonatal Advance Life Support-
- Pediatric Advance Life Support-February 2025
- STAR Recognition-October 2023
- Vascular Access Training-May 2022
Timeline
Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Nurse
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2018
Teacher Assistant
The Children Learning Center at Hunter College
01.2002 - 01.2005
Masters in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lehman College
Undergraduate -
Hunter College
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