Damaris Elmalem
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
With over 5+ years of experience as a dedicated Med/Surg nurse and 12+ of Phlebotomist, I am excited to bring my leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills to your team. Throughout my career, I have successfully coordinated unit staffing, mentored staff, and implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved operational efficiency and patients’ outcomes. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and have obtained certifications in IV and Intensive care. I am passionate about delivering high-quality care to patients and look forward to contributing to your mission providing exceptional healthcare in the hospital setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Technician
White Plains Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care and non-patient care functions under direction of a Registered Nurse
- ADLS, vital signs, I&O, performing EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I&O
- Simple dressing changes
- Specimen collection
- Assisting with meals, errands, transporting patients, medication or specimen
- Ambulating patients.
Phlebotomist
White Plains Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Obtaining blood specimens from patients for laboratory analysis observing protocols and methods establish by Department of Laboratories
- Draw blood
- Accessioning routine for proper identification and processing of such specimens
- Maintain supplies in neat orderly manner.
Unit Leader
Med Surg/Telemetry, Mayaguez Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed a team of Med/Surg nurses to provide high-quality patient care a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Coordinated unit staffing, providing leadership and direction resulting in improved operational efficiency
- Educated and mentored nursing and support staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge to deliver optimal patient care
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence -based practices, resulting in reduced complications and improved patient outcomes.
Float Nurse
Mayaguez Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Floated to various units in the hospital based on staffing needs
- Emergency Department/Trauma
- Telemetry
- Admission Pre-Op
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- ICU
- Interventional Radiology
- Endovascular
- Urology Services
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiac Cath
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health And Psychiatry
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PRBachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico06.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Communication patient care
- Team management
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Strong knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access
- Bilingual
Accomplishments
Student Senator
Elected Student council mentor
President of Nursing Association
Certification
IV/Phlebotomist certified
Intensive care certification
BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Technician
White Plains Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
White Plains Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
Unit Leader
Med Surg/Telemetry, Mayaguez Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2016
Float Nurse
Mayaguez Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Mental Health And Psychiatry
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
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