Decreased frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors.
Improved client independence and skill acquisition through targeted interventions.
Tracked behavioral data to measure progress and treatment effectiveness.
Medical Assistant
Breast Health Clinic
2002 - 2003
Prepared sterile fields for breast biopsies and FNAs to ensure safe and effective procedures
Utilized therapeutic communication to decrease patient anxiety levels, enhancing comfort and trust during medical visits
Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05-2026
Skills
Teaching
Communication
Time management
Adaptability
Empathy
Team leadership
Clinical Experience XXXHrs
New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital
Maintained zero patient falls and answered 100% of assigned call bells through proactive rounding, fall-prevention measures, and timely response.
Supported hemodynamic stability through frequent blood-pressure reassessment and supervised administration of ordered cardiovascular medications.
Participated in blood-product administration, post-operative ambulation, discharge teaching with teach-back, and SBAR handoffs to promote continuity of care.
NYU Langone Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital
Strengthened early recognition of deterioration through EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, trending vital signs, and prompt SBAR escalation of rhythm or hemodynamic changes.
Improved medication safety through pre- and post-administration assessments for cardiac and antihypertensive medications while prioritizing care by acuity.
Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital
Monitored for postpartum hemorrhage; assessed newborn thermoregulation and feeding; and reinforced discharge education using teach-back.
Elmhurst Hospital Center
Promoted safe, family-centered care through age-appropriate communication, weight-based dose verification, and caregiver education.
DaVita Kidney Care
Reinforced dialysis access protection, infection prevention, fluid and diet guidance, bruit/thrill assessment, and complication monitoring.
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation while identifying and reporting behavioral changes, agitation, and safety risks.
Mercy Hospital
Reduced fall and pressure-injury risk through safety checks, mobility support, repositioning, skin assessment, and early post-operative ambulation.