Demi Varis BSN, RN
Astoria,NY
Summary
Experienced Cardiac Stepdown Nurse dedicated to delivering high quality patient centered care and maintaining a positive patient experience through through teamwork, compassion and respect.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
09.2022 - Current
Cared for 4-5 patients per shift with cardiac conditions requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Promoted to charge nurse in October 2023
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing medication education.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Completed new graduate nurse residency program and EBP project focused on alarm fatigue
Medical Assistant
Advanced Vascular Surgical Care
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted Dr. John G. Yuan during Endovenous Laser/Radio Frequency Ablations and preliminary examinations.
- Maintained exam rooms, prepared operating rooms, sterilized equipment, and maintained sterile environment.
- Reinforced teaching to patients about procedures and post operative care. Performed wound and post operative care.
Education
Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing (ASDBS) -
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2017
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School of Science
Bronx, NY06.2013
Skills
- Patient Education and Public Health Safety
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic Health Record Keeping, Medical Scribing
- Organization, Time Management, Attention to detail
- Compassion and Ethics
- Teamwork, Planning, Fundraising
- Bilingual: Fluent in Greek Language
License and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, New York State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Volunteer History
Save A Young Life Foundation: Executive Board Member 2018
Active Volunteer 9/2012- present
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advanced Vascular Surgical Care
11.2017 - 06.2020
Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing (ASDBS) -
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School of Science
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