Maria Cullivan
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6 years of clinical experience currently practicing in Ambulatory Surgery (Holding and PACU) at Hospital for Special Surgery. Experienced in Pre-Surgical Screening, Float Pool, Neuroscience, and Critical Care nursing specialties. Dedicated and compassionate in providing patient care within a fast-paced environment. Maintains a calm and level-headed demeanor when handling high-stress situations. Utilizes strong communication skills and a sense of humor to foster professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
08.2023 - Current
- Exercised enhanced critical thinking and assessment skills to thrive in the fast-paced environment of the Wilson Family Surgery Center (WFSC) as a Peri-Operative and Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit nurse.
- Actively contributed to problem-solving efforts in real-time, fostering a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Self-motivated, proactive PACU nurse in Ambulatory Surgery with strong critical thinking skills; consistently providing safe patient interventions in a challenging environment as part of a cohesive team.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Executed necessary procedures such as vital sign monitoring, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administering diagnostic tests for patients awaiting surgery
- Obtained medical and surgical histories from all patients
- Delivered comprehensive pre-surgical education covering surgical diet preparation, infection control policies, smoking cessation methods, falls prevention techniques, and diabetic management for post-operation.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivering comprehensive care to the adult, gerontological, and pediatric patient population seeking orthopedic services at HSS.
- Conducted neurovascular checks and monitored vital signs. Safely administered medications and educated patients on medication administration. Provided falls prevention strategies and discharge instructions to all patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Staff Nurse
New-York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
12.2018 - 08.2020
- In my role as a staff nurse on the Neuroscience Step Down unit, my responsibilities included administering post-operative care for neurosurgery patients. Additionally, I provided specialized support to stroke and epileptic patients undergoing Video EEG monitoring. Furthermore, I successfully managed INR recoveries along with both lumbar and External Ventricular Drains.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY06.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Family Education
- Infection Control
- Care Coordination
- Care Planning
Certification
- Registered Professional Nursing License by New York State
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certified by the American Heart Association
- HCAHPS/EPIC knowledge
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Timeline
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2021 - 08.2023
Clinical Nurse I
Hospital for Special Surgery
08.2020 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
New-York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
12.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis College
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