Greta Ben-Avi
Registered Nurse
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Med/Surg Registered Nurse and BLS Instructor with a proven track record at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst, adept in delivering high-quality patient care and CPR training. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in effective communication and hands-on educational techniques, significantly enhancing student and patient outcomes. My leadership in transitioning a unit to a COVID-19 ward showcases adaptability and a strong clinical skill set. As co chair of Shared Governance, I assist with providing structure and an interdisciplinary environment that empowers nurses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
BLS Instructor
CPR123 , Inc
New York, New York
05.2024 - Current
- Instruct 4 hour classes on basic life support, CPR and AED usage to a diverse group of learners.
- Proactively address any concerns or issues by students utilizing effective communication techniques and incorporate real-life scenarios and hand on activities in lesson plans in order to enhance retention of material.
- Administer practical exams and provide constructive feedback to enhance students' confidence, skills and performance.
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst
Elmhurst, NY
02.2011 - Current
- General Med / Surg Skills
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with team of physicians to plan, evaluate, and implement plans of care for patients. Managed average caseload of 7 patients at a time.
- Occasionally led Med / Surg RN team as Charge Nurse in a 34-bed unit.
- Establish IV access. Accessed / de-accessed implanted ports.
- Utilize clinical experience to administer medication via various methods, including IV, PO, Subcutaneous, IM, and Implanted Ports.
- Maintain and managed patient information on EPIC Systems database.
- Mentor and precepted inexperienced, licensed, and unlicensed staff.
- Analyze patient assessments and blood work results. If any concerns were noted, promptly brought to the attention of physician.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement team as co-chair of Shared Governance.
- Oncology
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy adverse events throughout infusion.
- Administered various chemotherapies, IVIG, antibiotics, and blood products.
- Provided clinical nursing care of telemetry patients, including cardiac catheterization and during chemotherapy infusion sessions.
- Provided education to patient and family regarding the disease process, medications, procedures, chemotherapeutic agents, and potential side effects.
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Assesses patients for peritoneal catheter insertion sites. Administer parenteral medications. Educate patients and caretakers on how to do peritoneal dialysis in the home setting.
- COVID-Related Experience
- At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, participated in converting Med / Surg 34-bed unit into a COVID Unit.
- Assessed patients for any signs of respiratory deterioration, including a thorough review of lab values and vitals.
- Transported patients on ventilators, cardiac monitors, and critical infusions.
- Participated in RRT / Code Blue and post mortem care.
Sub Hot Yoga Instructor
Flex Hot Yoga
Bayside, NY
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Led a class of up to 35 students.
- Explained modifications and contraindicated movements/ poses to students with a history of injury.
- Controlled students postures/movements to help them achieve their goal and avoid injury.
- Taught students different breathing techniques in order to cultivate awareness of mind and body.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Pace University
New York, NY 08.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 08.2004 - 08.2008
Skills
ANCC Med/Surg Certification
Fluent in Spanish
BLS Certification
Hatha Yoga Certification
Timeline
BLS Instructor
CPR123 , Inc
05.2024 - Current
Sub Hot Yoga Instructor
Flex Hot Yoga
08.2013 - 06.2017
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst
02.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Pace University
08.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
08.2004 - 08.2008
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