Laura Fay
Hollis,NY
Summary
New grad nurse graduating May 2026 with strong exposure to cardiothoracic and critical care environments including telemetry, ventilated patients, transplant recovery, and code response. Seeking Cardiac ICU or Surgical ICU role.
Compassionate nursing student with extensive bedside experience in transplant, telemetry, and ICU settings. Proven ability to assist in high-acuity patient care, recognize deterioration, and support interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Provide bedside care in telemetry and step-down environments - Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms - Assist with ADLs, mobility, and safety - Collaborate during rapid patient deterioration
PCA / Nursing Auxiliary
Mount Sinai Health System
Manhattan & Oceanside, NY
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported care of patients recovering from heart and lung transplants - Assisted with ventilated patients and advanced monitoring environments - Participated in rapid response and code situations - Provided bedside support including ADLs, repositioning, and patient safety interventions - Maintained infection prevention practices and collaborated with ICU nursing teams
Phlebotomy & Patient Support
Ovalab
Harlem, NY
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Blood draws and specimen support - Patient intake and education
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York, NY05.2026
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilated patient support
- Transplant patient exposure
- Code response assistance
- Phlebotomy & specimen collection
- EKG exposure
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control
- Fall prevention
- EMR documentation
- Patient & family support
- Calm under pressure
- Strong teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Rapid learner
Certification
- BLS / CPR (AHA)
- Phlebotomy Certification
- EKG Certification
INTEREST AREAS
Cardiac ICU, Surgical ICU
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Northwell Health
03.2024 - Current
PCA / Nursing Auxiliary
Mount Sinai Health System
04.2023 - 08.2024
Phlebotomy & Patient Support
Ovalab
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University