Henrietta Awaka
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner student at Mount Saint Mary College with nearly two decade of nursing experience. I'm now pursing a preceptorship with clinical rotation that start summer 2026. I'm organized, dependable, adaptable and eager to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
VA Medical Center
Montrose, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care initiatives, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Evaluated patient care plans, adjusting strategies based on evolving health conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Nurse Manager
New York State Veterans Home at Montrose
New York, NY
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Monitored patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery.
Staff Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Hudson, NY
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Nurse
Elant At Fishkill
Fishkill, NY
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Coordinated patient discharge processes, ensuring continuity of care and resource allocation.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency within the unit.
- Evaluated patient outcomes, utilizing data to drive evidence-based practice adjustments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science With Emphasis in Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2017
Bachelor of Science - Network And Communication
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GA10-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2007
Skills
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
- Spring 2028 - NUR- 6220- Advanced Adult Health 1 Practicum180 HRs Internal Medicine or Primary Care
Certification
- New York State License number: 591990-1
- CPR
Timeline
Charge Nurse
VA Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
New York State Veterans Home at Montrose
07.2015 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
Elant At Fishkill
06.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Science With Emphasis in Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Network And Communication
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College