Israt Raza
Summary
Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator candidate with experience in Level I trauma emergency care, ESI triage, stroke response, and bedside precepting. Brings clinical education, critical thinking, and simulation-based teaching that support staff development, patient safety, and stronger clinical readiness.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals /Lincoln Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Provided emergency RN care in a Level I trauma ED, managing high-acuity cases under sustained stress
- Managed ED flow as team leader to maintain safe, efficient patient care during high-pressure shifts
- Assessed and stabilized multiple trauma patients per shift in a high-volume emergency setting
- Assessed undifferentiated adults in triage using ESI criteria to prioritize treatment promptly
- Prioritized care for over 20 patients per shift at peak volume using effective time management
- Provided comprehensive care for sedated, intubated patients in high-acuity settings. and titrated continuous infusions per protocol
- Monitored telemetry and isolation patients continuously, ensuring adherence to infection precautions
- Provided care for COVID-positive patients during pandemic surges, ensuring strict adherence to infection control protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, directly contributing to improved patient outcomes
- Coordinated rapid transfers to ICU and specialty teams to expedite higher-level care for unstable patients
- Rotated through pre-triage, triage, urgent, critical, psychiatry, stroke, and trauma to meet unit needs
- Precepted new hires on policies, protocols, and unit workflows to accelerate clinical competence
- Mentored new ED nurses at bedside, completed competency checklists, and reinforced standards
- Completed focused stroke assessments and activated stroke team using NIHSS documentation
- Documented patient care and shift handoffs in the EHR to maintain continuity of care
Adjunct Assistant Professor
CUNY
New York, New York
08.2026 - Current
- Designed and taught case-based nursing modules that enhanced clinical readiness and confidence in students
- Integrated bedside care and patient management training into coursework to improve practical nursing skills
- Incorporated simulations and real patient data to produce measurable gains in student competence
- Prepared weekly lecture plans and slide decks to elucidate complex patient care concepts for better student understanding
- Created and graded applied assignments to assess clinical decision-making and skill development
- Led structured discussion labs that fostered participation and facilitated deeper critical analysis of course readings
Medical Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals
, NY
04.2012 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care including vital signs and exam assistance to improve clinic throughput and patient comfort
- Collected blood specimens via phlebotomy, ensuring high standards of accuracy and patient safety
- Performed EKG testing and documented results to facilitate timely diagnostic decisions
- Completed training in medical billing and coding to ensure accurate claims processing
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Educator Specialty
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01-2022
Skills
- Emergency severity index
- Trauma nursing
- Stroke assessment
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care training
- Clinical case management
- Clinical competency evaluation
- Patient care evaluations
- Simulation-based assessment
- Clinical supervision
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse. License # 777510
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
- Participated in Clinical Ladder Program
- Engaged and contributed to Shared Governance
- ANCC National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference 2024
- Clinical Practice Mentorship Seminar
- Trailblazing Leadership in Evidence-Based Practice Seminar
- Emotional Well-Being
- Supporting our Team Members Seminar
- Implementing the Blue Dot Program for Vulnerable Population in ED
Practicum Experiences
- NYC Health + Hospitals// Bellevue Hospital
-Attended Nursing Professional Development Annual Nursing Skills Fair
-Participated in staff evaluation process
-Provided in-service to staff
- Greenhope Services for Women/ Harlem
-Provided patient education
-Assisted mentor with physical assessment
- United Cerebral Palsy
- Assisted mentor with clinical care and daily work flow
Languages
Bangla
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Performance & Dedication Award
Lincoln Emergency Medicine Resident- Outstanding Nurse
President's Honors (Institutional)
High Distinction Honors (Institutional)
Timeline
Adjunct Assistant Professor
CUNY
08.2026 - Current
Staff Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals /Lincoln Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals
04.2012 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Nursing-Educator Specialty
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing