Maria Joseph
Old Bethpage,NY
Summary
Staff Nurse RN specializing in nursing assessments, triage, and diagnostic testing, with over four years in medical surgical care and advanced diagnostic proficiency, ensuring efficient and effective medical center operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Nurse
Northwell Health
02.2019 - Current
- Executed daily calibration of lab equipment, enhancing accuracy by 15% at shift start and, coordinated and monitored over 200 medical surveillance examinations monthly, ensuring 100% compliance with health regulations.
- Streamlined 50+ physician examinations, improving patient care efficiency and reducing wait times by 20%
- Audit all data entries and successfully administered over 200 Hepatitis B, Tetanus-Diphtheria, and Influenza vaccines, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Optimized vaccine safety by performing daily temperature checks, achieving 100% compliance documented in logbook.
- Delivered first aid and emergency care to 30+ employees, ensuring a safe workplace and prompt medical response.
- Executed blood sample collection for Lead and TB QuantiFERON, ensuring timely testing for over 100 patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University
India05-2015
AAPC Certification -
Roxbury Institute For Medical Management
01.2008
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Sikkim Manipal University
India05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
India05-2002
Skills
- Advanced phlebotomy skills and advanced understanding of diagnostic tests and procedures
- Advanced computer skills and Understanding of Occupational Health
- Ability to complete Breath and Alcohol Testing (BAT) certification course under DOT/FRA regulatory guidelines
- Able to exercise proper judgment when resolving equipment malfunctions and staffing issues
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy and medication Administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Wound Care and patient Assessment
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- ICD and CPT Coding
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of New York
- Cardiovascular Nursing Certification (CVRN)
- BCLS-Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Medical Surgical Nurse
Northwell Health
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University
AAPC Certification -
Roxbury Institute For Medical Management
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University