Laura Bruno
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed through the National Council of the State Board of Nursing. Experienced in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Program Manager. Able to use clinical reasoning by providing comprehensive, high quality patient care in a fast-paced, medically based environment. Committed to improving patient’s health, with excellent communication skills in coordination with healthcare providers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
South Shore University Hospital
Bay Shore, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Elevated the quality of patient care by participating in continuous improvement initiatives and incorporating evidence-based practices into daily nursing tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.
- Promoted a culture of learning by sharing best practices, clinical updates, and relevant research findings with nursing colleagues to encourage evidence-based care delivery.
Vice President of the Nursing Student Association
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead role in effective representation of the nursing student body of 124 to faculty, administration, and outside governance
- Coordinated with nursing department on New Generation National Council Licensure Examination preparation
- Created 3 events per semester that nurtured student fellowship and promoted professional opportunities for the nursing student body
Student Nurse
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted 12+ patients with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans
- Positioned immobile patients while maintaining proper body alignment
- Removed peripheral IV's, suctioned tracheostomy tubes, and obtained vital signs as directed by RN
Program Manager and Cardiac Exercise Physiologist
The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw operations and patient scheduling in coordination with the Medical Director and clerical staff
- Developed policies and procedures, all aspects of staff hiring and development, and program implementation including quality improvement measures to meet regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with four Montefiore Cardiac Rehabilitation cites to streamline an efficient and effective workflow
Clinical Lead Exercise Physiologist
The Marie Josee and Henry Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed patient caseloads including interviewing, exercise testing, and program development
- Treated and educated complex patients on disease management, symptom management, and appropriate behavioral modifications through lecture presentations, and individual counseling sessions
- Implemented and oversaw cardiac rehabilitation classes; Prepared and maintained reports and statistics; Documented and provided feedback on patient progress to physicians involved in patient care
Clinical Lead Exercise Physiologist and Lifestyle Counselor
The Duke Health and Fitness Center
Durham, NC
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Lead clinical role; Designed and implemented patient specific therapeutic exercise programs to 45+ patients in collaboration with healthcare providers to patients who present a multitude of chronic diseases
- Prepared and maintained patient reports; performed follow-up consultations on all patient therapeutic interventions; supervised patrons of the facility to ensure safety, monitor vital signs, and responded to emergencies
- Taught individual and group exercise instruction, educating participants on proper techniques maximizing exercise safety and effectiveness to healthy and special populations
- Supported professors at Duke as the instructor's assistant for the Duke Graduate School of Nursing; evaluated students in the Exercise Interventions for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk ReductionN537 course
Exercise Specialist
The Duke Health and Fitness Center
Durham, NC
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Instructed land and pool group exercise classes to 30+ patrons
- Monitored and documented physiologic parameters of 75+ clients before, during, and after exercise
- Conducted 5 group training sessions per week to special populations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College
Bronx05.2023
Master of Science - Exercise Science
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania05.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- EPIC and Sunrise charting
- Report Review
- EKG interpretation
- Cardiac Care
- Team work
- Dependability
Awards
- South Shore University Hospital Rising Star Award 2024
- Montefiore Nyack Reward & Recognition for Excellence in Service (Making A Difference)
- Montefiore Nyack Reward & Recognition for Appearance (Great Job)
- Montefiore Nyack Reward & Recognition for Working Together (Teamwork)
- National Residence Hall Honorary (HRHH): Recognition of the top 1% of student leaders
- Certificate of Accomplishment: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), NY, 896448
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
South Shore University Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Vice President of the Nursing Student Association
Lehman College
05.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Lehman College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Program Manager and Cardiac Exercise Physiologist
The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Lead Exercise Physiologist
The Marie Josee and Henry Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai
10.2017 - 12.2019
Clinical Lead Exercise Physiologist and Lifestyle Counselor
The Duke Health and Fitness Center
04.2015 - 10.2017
Exercise Specialist
The Duke Health and Fitness Center
09.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College
Master of Science - Exercise Science
East Stroudsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University