Karina Aloferdova
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree and 10 + years of experience in thoracic surgery. Eager to apply extensive clinical skills in patient assessment, treatment coordination, and patient education to support the high-quality care standards at ..
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Surgery
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
08.2014 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive health history and performs physical examinations.
- Orders diagnostic tests and procedures, laboratory examinations, and consultations to support accurate diagnosis.
- Reviews lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribes medications, including controlled substances.
- Implements treatment modalities and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with a physician.
- Provides health maintenance and health education.
- Evaluates patients' responses to treatment.
- Plans for patient discharge and follow-up.
- Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance the interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Radiation Oncology
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Completed patients' histories and maintained accurate documentation in EMR.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Served as an intermediary for communication between patients, their families, and physicians.
- Provided patient care and educated patients about radiation therapy and potential side effects.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
PACE University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FLBachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Baruch College, CUNY
New York, NYSkills
- Patient assessment and education
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Treatment implementation
- EMR documentation
- Medication management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner(FNP-C)| American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) License| New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
- Registered Nurse (RN) License| New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Surgery
Mount Sinai Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Radiation Oncology
06.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
PACE University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Baruch College, CUNY