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Dionisia Sentino Pressoir

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (BSN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Neuroscience Nurse

One Brooklyn Health
04.2023 - Current
  • Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitor and tracked vital signs and symptoms in neurological patients, alerting neurologist of significant changes.
  • Administer pre- and post-operative care to patients with behavioral, physical and cognitive ailments relating to brain and nervous system.
  • Perform neurological assessments on patient to access cerebrovascular incident potential while communicating the process effectively and verifying patient comfortability throughout.
  • Dispense medications and therapeutic interventions to patients for cerebral vascular accidents, cardiovascular procedures and general medical surgical procedures.
  • Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Gather and documented patient intake information to support neurologists' diagnosis and treatment plan development.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitor patient reactions after administering medications, blood products and IV therapies.
  • Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, follow-up care, and home care techniques to equip patients and caregivers with tools and knowledge needed for safe and sustained recovery.


Community Associate/Interim Manager

Brooklyn Borough Hall
03.2012 - 08.2022


  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Represented organization in relations between staff and general public.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Managed cases of 20 clients receiving social or community service support.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.

Child Protective Specialist

The City Of New York Administration For Children Services
11.2007 - 06.2011
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
  • Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Maintained detailed case records and legal documentation to meet strict standards.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
12.2022

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Diabetes Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Documentation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • Delegation and Motivation

Timeline

Neuroscience Nurse

One Brooklyn Health
04.2023 - Current

Community Associate/Interim Manager

Brooklyn Borough Hall
03.2012 - 08.2022

Child Protective Specialist

The City Of New York Administration For Children Services
11.2007 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Long Island University