Advocated for the needs of individual patients within the context of larger healthcare systems, promoting patient-centered decision-making processes among team members.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Managed critical situations with timely interventions, resulting in increased patient safety and wellbeing.
Contributed to unit process improvements by sitting on a shared governance committee with the mission of enhancing patient care delivery and satisfaction.
Trained and familiar with therapeutic devices such as Impella pumps, IABPs, Swan-Ganz catheters, and ECMO circuits.
Student Associate, Simulation Center
D'Youville University
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assisted in facilitating simulations for undergraduate nursing students.
Facilitated and scheduled peer led open lab sessions, providing mentorship and instruction to students of varying degrees of experience and fostering a positive learning environment.
Facilitated mock pharmacy sessions for NUR-480 students prior to skills testing.
Provided administrative support to faculty, contributing to efficient day-to-day operations within the department.
Assisted in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of department facilities.
Student Nurse Aide, Cardiovascular ICU
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
05.2023 - 08.2024
Assisted nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality healthcare services through prompt and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Completed daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Assisted in the orientation and training of new nurse aides, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.