Darnica Nelson
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Experienced future nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Cloudlake Dermatology
Jericho Turnpike, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Clinical Intern
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Supported nursing staff by performing delegated tasks such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changes in clinical settings or protocols while maintaining high standards of care delivery consistently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nassau Rehabilitation Center
Hempstead, NY
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
Uniondale, NY
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY06.2025
Skills
- EHR/EMR
- CPR/AED
- Vital sign monitoring
- End of life care
- Mobility assistance
- Venipuncture
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS - American Heart Association Basic Life Support, 2023
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomist Technician, 2022
- CNA - Certification of Assistant In Nursing, 2021
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2024
Medical Receptionist
Cloudlake Dermatology
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nassau Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
03.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Adelphi University