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Kenia Oliveira Barbosa da Hora
Yonkers,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 12 years of diverse experience in Brazilian and American hospital settings, specializing in pediatrics and medical-surgical care. Proven expertise in patient assessment, electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, and fostering effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Licensed RN in New York (License #921518, expiring November 2026) and a Green Card holder, offering a multicultural perspective to patient care. Proficient in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, enhancing communication with a diverse patient population.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center
Yonkers, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Residential medical center; Full time position; Performs comprehensive assessments, creates tailored care plans, and adjusts as needed; skilled in EMR documentation and vital sign monitoring; Provides education care, and documents understanding for continuity; hope for children with some of the medical conditions; Collaborates with healthcare teams, communicates effectively, and delivers precise shift reports; Delivered compassionate care to pediatric patients, working to support emotional and medical needs; Participated in the development of a resource allocation system that improved staff response times by 15% Assisted in the integration of a new electronic health records system, enhancing patient data accuracy and accessibility; Training, education and clinical experience and skilled in the care of children with respiratory issues (including ventilator-dependence and tracheostomies), suction assessment, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as children who require specialized skin care, feeding, GT tube medication, neurological care and palliative care.
Registered Nurse
St John Riverside Hospital
Yonkers, NY
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Med-Surg/ Telemetry; Full time position; 387-bed hospital serving adult patients with medical and surgical needs, including post-operative recovery, chronic disease management, infection control, and rehabilitation; nurse-patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6; Performs comprehensive assessments, creates tailored care plans, and adjusts as needed; skilled in EMR documentation and vital sign monitoring; Engages patients/families in care decisions, provides education, and documents understanding for continuity; proficient in discharge planning and patient teaching; Collaborates with healthcare teams, communicates effectively, and delivers precise shift reports; experienced in IV therapy, medication administration, and critical data interpretation; EKG assessment, education arrhythmias and heart diseases.
Nursing Assistant
St John Riverside Hospital
Yonkers, NY
05.2023 - 02.2024
- ICU; Full time position; Assisted, Completed and recorded in care for critical care patients, supporting ventilation and monitoring vital signs, check BGM and led the activities of daily living for 200+ patients weekly; Assisted patients with limited mobility in all necessary movement, managed daily hygiene needs and supported patient mobility, and oral care for 200+ patients weekly; Maintained 96% positive patient scores for compassion and empathy; Performed CPR, BLS and ACLS to 20+ patients combined
Care Provider
Private Home Care, Various Clients
USA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Full time position; Delivered home care for elderly and post-operative clients, including hygiene, medication, and vital sign monitoring; Supported clients’ motor activities and well-being through engagement in daily activities.
Nursing Technician
INCA – Pediatric Oncology ICU
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
07.2012 - 08.2021
- Full time position; Provided intensive care to pediatric oncology patients, managing critical conditions and supporting complex treatment plans, managed post-operative care for surgical patients, with a focus on pain management and recovery protocols that resulted in a 20% shorter recovery time; Participated in quality improvement committees that developed policies improving patient pathways, contributing to a 35% reduction in patient complaints; Executed daily patient monitoring routines that enhanced the accuracy of vital sign documentation and resulted in earlier intervention in potential complications; Coordinated care with physicians and specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches were in place, improving overall patient outcome metrics; Implementation of symptom management and monitoring parameters for cancer therapies; Maintenance of access devices; Protective measures for immunocompromised patients, Identification and management of oncologic emergencies.
Registered nurse
Barra Dor hospital
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
08.2009 - 07.2012
- ICU; Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients, effectively managing complex health conditions and supporting recovery; Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that improved patient outcomes; Led a workshop on advanced cardiac life support for nursing staff, increasing departmental certification rates by 40%; Provided hands-on clinical care, achieving a 93% successful patient discharge rate on first assessment; Collaborated with the multi-disciplinary team to streamline patient transfer processes, boosting efficiency by 18%; Handled a complex case load daily, earning recognition for excellence in patient care and safety procedures.
Education
Master’s Degree - Nursing
Anna Nery School of Nursing, UFRJ
Brazil01-2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University Gama Filho
Brazil01-2009
Nursing technician - undefined
Republica State School
01-2001
Skills
- EMR Documentation and Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence – based practice
- Critical care nursing
- Fluent in spanish and portuguese
- Medication Administration
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Tracheostomy care
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA, Expires 2026; Ecard code: 255416190615;
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA, Expires 2026; Ecard code: 255406138165;
- PALS (Pediatric Life Support) -AHA, expires 2026; Ecard code: 255426138175;
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - Certified, Expires 2026;
- IV therapy course, Health Care Training Academy, December -2025; 15.8H; Code: 3686942992KO;
- Advanced Cardiac Assessment & ECG interpretation; St John Riverside Hospital, 4 center. 16.25H.
- The basic science of viruses; Code: E-GN- OC- 220708-LE-1;
- NYS Child abuse: Identification & Reporting - NYSNA – Code: 8E4557;
- Mandated NYS Infection control Training for Healthcare Professionals -NYSNA – Code - F80610;
- Specialization in Oncology Nursing – UERJ, Brazil, 2017 – 2018;
- Specialization in Intensive Care Nursing – UERJ, Brazil, 2015 – 2016.
- Registered Nurse, New York License #921518 (Expires: November 2026)
- COREN-RJ: 20461 (No Expire), Brazil
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St John Riverside Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2025
Nursing Assistant
St John Riverside Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
Care Provider
Private Home Care, Various Clients
01.2022 - 12.2022
Nursing Technician
INCA – Pediatric Oncology ICU
07.2012 - 08.2021
Registered nurse
Barra Dor hospital
08.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University Gama Filho
Nursing technician - undefined
Republica State School
Master’s Degree - Nursing
Anna Nery School of Nursing, UFRJ