KEVONN RAPHAEL
Newark
Summary
Experienced in clinical management and patient care, offering abilities in team leadership and infection control. Streamlined operations to enhance procedural outcomes and care transitions. Demonstrates expertise in wound care and treatment planning, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and evidence-based practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/Team Lead
NYU Langone Dermatology Surgery Center
New York, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborate closely with the dermatology surgical team and multidisciplinary professionals to optimize procedural outcomes, develop tailored care plans, and ensure adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and evidence-based practices throughout all stages of the patient care continuum.
- Engage in the care of patients with diagnosed skin cancers by providing education, addressing questions, and supporting understanding of treatment and recovery processes.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of dermatologic surgery patients daily. This includes administering local anesthesia, assisting with precise surgical tissue removal, and providing immediate post-procedure care to enhance patient comfort, minimize anxiety, and improve overall satisfaction with care delivery.
- Streamlined patient triage and pre-operative assessments, facilitating prior authorizations for surgical patients daily, enhancing efficiency and care quality.
- Streamlined patient intake and managed post-operative recovery for multiple surgeries, facilitating efficient transitions through pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative stages while educating patients on wound care and timely follow-up to reduce complications and promote faster healing.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care across various surgical specialties, assisting in procedures and maintaining a sterile environment, while also providing patient education to promote understanding and satisfaction regarding surgical care and recovery processes.
LPN Staff Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Applied advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking to evaluate complex patient situations, develop evidence-based solutions, and execute timely interventions.
- Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient privacy and maintaining compliance with institutional standards.
- Competently administered injections and other treatments in accordance with established clinical protocols, while meticulously documenting care in the EMR.
- Continuously monitored and assessed patient conditions, identifying changes early and communicating critical information promptly to the interdisciplinary care team.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate, thorough, and up-to-date medical records, supporting continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
LPN Unit Manager/Sub-Acute Unit
Regency Gardens Rehabilitation Center
Wayne, NJ
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed a 60-bed high-acuity sub-acute care unit, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered environment to consistently deliver exceptional care.
- Managed the development and implementation of individualized care plans, providing guidance and mentorship to staff while ensuring strict adherence to infection control protocols, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Managed daily operations, including nursing assignments, staff scheduling, and regulatory compliance, streamlining workflows and supporting overall unit efficiency.
- Managed interdisciplinary collaboration, coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and care transitions to enhance outcomes and reduce readmissions.
- Managed staffing and resource allocation based on census and acuity data, ensuring optimal performance, patient safety, and high-quality care delivery.
Education
Certificate - Team Member Development And Leadership Program Candidate
New York University
05-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01-2024
Skills
- Clinical research compliance
- Epic and PointClickCare proficiency
- Nursing leadership
- Wound care expertise
- Clinical management
- Guidance in clinical practice
- Patient care management
- Care planning strategies
- Team leadership and operations
- Vaccine administration
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
Certification
- Registered Nursing License - New York State
- Registered Nursing License - New Jersey
- Multi State License (Compact RN License)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice) Certification - The Global Health Network
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/kevonnraphael-a19890b2
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/Team Lead
NYU Langone Dermatology Surgery Center
02.2020 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
LPN Unit Manager/Sub-Acute Unit
Regency Gardens Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Certificate - Team Member Development And Leadership Program Candidate
New York University