Kagasa Katuramu
Yonkers,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division Emergency Room
Bronx, New York
04.2022 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
Registered Nurse
Department Of Social Services, Family Support Division
New York, New York
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed health care for youth within the NYS foster care program, ensuring comprehensive and continuous support.
- Conducted intake physical exams and provided follow-up home care.
- Scheduled medical appointments to maintain compliance, while keeping detailed health records for the Department of Social Services (DSS) in Westchester and Orange County.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore
Bronx, New York
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines, providing monitoring and education to Montefiore staff.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Prepared and administered vaccines according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore - Urology
Bronx, New York
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Established, developed, and maintained positive business relationships with doctors and patients.
- Used sterile technique while assisting physicians with cystocopies, vasectomies, urodynamic studies, biopsies and other ambulatory in-office procedures.
- Administered Botox injections during cystoscopies, as well as PTNS therapy, per physicians' instructions, for patients with overactive bladder and urinary retention.
- Prep patients for cystoscopies by instilling medication, such as lidocaine and BCG, into the bladder.
- Provided patient education for various outpatient procedures, as well as clean intermittent catheterization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University - Remote
Minneapolis, MN06-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05-2021
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Mildred Elley
New York05-2018
Skills
- EPIC/ EMR Experienced
- Medication Administration
- Sterile Technique
- Phlebotomy and IV Insertion
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Specimen collection and processing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department Of Social Services, Family Support Division
12.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division Emergency Room
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore
08.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore - Urology
12.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University - Remote
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Mildred Elley
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