Experienced, passionate professional with over nine years experience in related health care fields seeking to utilize education and acquired skills as a BSN graduate, bringing exceptional dedication and nursing skills to provide the best care possible. Professionally trained job title with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Role Nurse Practitioner
RRCOOC
10.2025 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support for individuals pursuing sober living, ensuring mental and physical health needs were met.
Analyzed individual cases through detailed assessments to determine mental and physical health needs.
Assessed patient needs and coordinated individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive medication management and therapeutic support.
Developed personalized strategies to assist clients in maintaining sobriety recovery goals and promoting holistic well-being.
Engaged with addiction specialists, counselors, and social services to ensure integrated and effective care solutions.
Developed and implemented educational programs aimed at enhancing understanding of mental health medication adherence and recovery strategies for patients and families.
Documented patient progress and tailored treatment strategies according to assessment findings.
Hospitalist
Garnet Health Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Executed thorough patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans.
Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery and achieve better health results.
Evaluated and managed acute and chronic medical conditions, facilitating timely and effective interventions.
Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families focused on effective disease management and preventive health strategies.
Analyzed and improved inpatient care workflows, ensuring optimal resource allocation while maintaining high standards of patient satisfaction.
Developed training sessions for junior staff focused on clinical best practices and evidence-based medicine methodologies.
Analyzed and refined discharge protocols, resulting in improved patient transitions and reduced readmission occurrences.
Directed quality improvement projects focused on elevating operational efficiency across hospital settings.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge logistics, collaborating with families and case managers to address ongoing care needs.
Facilitated detailed discharge plans and managed follow-up care processes, significantly lowering readmission occurrences.
REGISTERED NURSE
MED/SURG FLOAT STAFF NURSE Vassar Brothers Medic
05.2012 - Current
Implement patient care for medical surgical, neurology, oncology and orthopedic patients utilizing telemetry and the nursing process.
Assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes, Interact with departments regarding patient care, educate patients and families regarding conditions/treatment, maintain patient medical charts, perform clinical tasks according to hospital policy.
Accurately document patient findings, assessments and care provided.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
REGISTRATION REPRESENTATIVE
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2004 - 05.2012
Coordinate with nursing supervisors and unit staff regarding placement of admitted patients according to patient diagnoses and unit guidelines.
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Evaluated the accuracy and quality of data entered into the agency management system.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
Entered data promptly and efficiently with 98% accuracy rate.
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
Family Services Inc
02.2007 - 12.2011
Provide advocacy, life skills training and crisis intervention for 35 pregnant and parenting teenagers.
Supervise a staff of three case managers along with their clients and assist in the training of new case managers and interns.
Planned and led activities to develop participants physical, emotional and social growth.
Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems.
Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
Partnered successfully with numerous agencies to produce positive outcomes.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
05.2015
Post-Masters - Psychiatry
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY
New Paltz, NY
2006
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Neurology awareness
Preceptor
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Patient positioning competency
Insulin medication assistance understanding
Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
Culturally competent care
Hospice and palliative care experience
Certification
Registered Nurse in New York, License number 655839, 2012
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification year to present