MARIA PANGILINAN
Queens
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with over three years of experience in the GI medical-surgical floor, committed to delivering exceptional patient care through evidence-based practices. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a calm demeanor during high-stress situations. Strong focus on ensuring high-quality care and fostering positive patient outcomes. .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health - Transgender Program
New Hyde Park
12.2025 - Current
- Administer hormone therapy injections and monitored patient response.
- Provide vaccinations, including influenza and routine immunizations.
- Deliver gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental patient care.
- Educate patients on medication administration and treatment expectations.
- Advocate for inclusive practices, including correct use of names and pronouns.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and culturally competent clinical environment.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
New York
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize treatment plans and outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients with complex gastrointestinal cancers, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and education for patients and families.
- Maintained a strong focus on patient safety, and high-quality standards of care.
- Precepted and supported new staff, promoting a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
- Served as Charge Nurse, managing unit workflow, assigning staff responsibilities, and promoting safe, efficient patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University
BrooklynSkills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- CLABSI Preventions
- CAUTI Preventions
- Care planning
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making Skills
- End-of-life Care
- GI Oncologic Emergencies
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Patient Education
- Quality improvement
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Professional Involvement
Diabetes Champions (04/2025 - current)
- Diabetes management updates and current practices.
- First resource for staff nurses with diabetes questions and managements.
- Educate patients going home with first time fingerstick/insulin orders.
Education Council (06/2025 - current)
- Represented the unit as part of education council.
- Continuous education on basic skills through back-to-basics presentations.
- Emphasize on current practice standards and disseminated new policies and practices
Night Council (02/2024 - 10/2024)
- Advocated for safe staffing ratios and equitable distribution of resources to support night shift nurses and improve patient safety.
- Collaborated with council members to implement a patient food resource program to improve access to nutrition during night hours.
- Mentored and oriented new night shift nurses, fostering confidence in provider communication and resource navigation during off-hours.
Transition Coach (07/2024 - 11/2024)
- Acted as a clinical resource for skills enhancement and understanding hospital policies based on evidenced-based practices and hospital policies.
- Guided new graduate nurses into transitioning within the clinical settings:
- Re-educated on clinical skills specific to unit such, as biliary drains, dPEG, nephrostomy drains/ dressings and more
Certification
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association (7/04/2025 to 7/31/2027)
- License RN#839061 (03/11/2022 to 05/31/2027)
- NY State Mandated Child Abuse Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health - Transgender Program
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University