Summary
Overview
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Bagpiper for 26 years
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Mark Civita

Garrison

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse and Police Officer with a proven track record in patient care, critical decision-making, and community engagement. Excelled in medication administration and fostering trust, notably at Elizabeth Seton Childrens Center. Skilled in clinical judgment and effective communication, ensuring high standards of safety and care. Demonstrated leadership as a patrol sergeant, enhancing team performance and public safety. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Elizabeth Seton Childrens Center
10.2017 - 06.2024
  • Administered medications via oral and gastric tube routes as well as IV.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Police Officer

Stony Point Police Dept
04.2012 - 12.2019
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.

Contracted Investigator

Dept Of Homeland Security
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Maintain a professional tone.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.

Police Officer

Spring Valley Police Dept
11.1989 - 02.2010
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Promoted in June 2005 to patrol sergeant on midnight shift, supervising patrol manpower.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy

Bagpiper for 26 years

I started taking lessons on the bagpipes back in 1997 and have been playing ever since. I've had the privilege of playing in some fine bands as well as performing in some amazing locations. 

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Elizabeth Seton Childrens Center
10.2017 - 06.2024

Police Officer

Stony Point Police Dept
04.2012 - 12.2019

Contracted Investigator

Dept Of Homeland Security
03.2011 - 03.2012

Police Officer

Spring Valley Police Dept
11.1989 - 02.2010

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Westchester Community College
Mark Civita