Kannika Contrastano
Mount Vernon
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in sub-acute and long-term care settings. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Currently pursuing a BSN to advance clinical and leadership expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time RN
Sarah Neuman center for rehabilitation and nursing
Mamaroneck, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor resident conditions and respond to changes in health status.
- Ensure documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Promote a resident-centered approach to care.
- Coordinate care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in daily operations within the nursing unit.
Nursing Student
SUNY Westchester Community College Clinical Study
Westchester County, NY
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Interned at Phelps Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, St. John’s Hospital, Four Winds Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital over the course of two years as part of the SUNY WCC Nursing Program requirements.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered prescribed injections and oral medications according to the written directions of a physician under supervision.
- Set up IV pump and administered intravenous piggyback medications under supervision.
- Attached EKG devices under supervision.
- Performed head-to-toes assessment on patients.
- Provided skin care including bedside baths and perineal care.
- Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
Full Time Nanny
Private Family
Larchmont, NY
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Provided childcare to 2 girls.
- Organized playdate.
- Handled all transportation to and from activities.
- Ensured food safety for the girls’ nut allergies and trained on emergency rescue.
- Provided inhaler for control mild asthma.
Full Time Nanny
Private Family
Scarsdale, NY
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided childcare to twins (boy and girl) from age 7 months to 3 years old.
- Prepared and served meals with balanced nutrition, ensuring food safety for the girl’s eggs allergy, while trained on emergency response.
- Handled all transportation pick up and drop off children at nursery schools.
- Regulated children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Handled potty training.
Education
A.A.S - Nursing
SUNY Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT10-2026
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- HIPAA education
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- FLUENT IN THAI
Accomplishments
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 20 patients' body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program Certified
- Pediatric CPR and Child/Infant First Aid Certified
- Infection control
- New York State Driver’s License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Full Time RN
Sarah Neuman center for rehabilitation and nursing
09.2025 - Current
Nursing Student
SUNY Westchester Community College Clinical Study
09.2023 - 05.2025
Full Time Nanny
Private Family
01.2020 - 02.2025
Full Time Nanny
Private Family
07.2016 - 11.2019
A.A.S - Nursing
SUNY Westchester Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University