Miyaseki Paragas
Fresh Meadows,NY
Summary
Adept at leveraging a unique blend of nursing expertise and multilingual skills, I significantly enhanced patient care at Mount Sinai Hospital Queens. Specializing in emergency and interventional radiology, my analytical thinking and patient-focused approach have consistently improved treatment outcomes. Fluent in English, Japanese, Filipino, and Spanish, I excel in diverse clinical settings, ensuring optimal patient communication and care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
Astoria,Long Island, New York
11.2020 - Current
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate them on optimal treatment procedures.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating them on acute and chronic health issues.
- Completed assessments and consultations with patients for interventional procedures, including history evaluation, anesthesia clearance, physical exam, pre-procedure medications, and laboratory and imaging data.
- Provided and scheduled post-procedure and follow-up care of inpatients and outpatients
- Analyzed and interpreted X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scan images to communicate diagnoses to healthcare providers.
- Removed drains, catheters, gastrostomy tubes, changed post-op dressings, and sutured when necessary.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests, and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance with state laws, regulatory requirements, and guidelines necessary for clinic operations.
- Worked with patients pre-, intra-, and post post-interventional radiology procedures e.g. biopsies, embolizations, angiograms, angioplasty, stenting, ablations, trans arterial chemotherapy.
- Perform paracentesis, thoracentesis, MediPort placement, Dialysis tunneled catheter placement, and CT-guided bone marrow biopsy
Per Diem Emergency Room Registered Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
Astoria,Long Island, New York
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Interacted with patients in positively by using active listening skills and asking open-ended questions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Cared for patients recovering from different types of Interventional radiology procedures and provided personalized assistance.
- Administered intravenous medications for moderate sedation and monitored patient intra-procedure.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
Astoria,Long Island, New York
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
RN
Amsterdam Nursing Home Sub-Acute Rehab RN
New York, New York
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Providing care for needs of elderly patients by making sure patients maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene,have clean beds and receive proper nutrition.
- Assisting elderly patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Administering medications and treatments.
- Starting intravenous infusions,administering oxygens,monitoring blood sugar levels and consulting with supervising physicians.
- Collaborative nursing care of patients between healthcare staff.
- Observing and recording patient behavior.
- Supervising LPN and CNA's.
- Admitting new patients and attending care plan meetings.
- Providing behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performing all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Multi-lingual in English,Japanese, Filipino, and conversational Spanish
- Knowledge of Emergency care; emergency room nurse certified
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Analytical thinking
- Ultrasound-guided Paracentesis
- Ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided non-tunneled,tunneled, and implanted central venous access catheter placement
- Chest x-ray and CT scan imaging preliminary interpretation of pneumothorax, effusions, abscesses, and tumors/masses
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
- Patient-focused care
- High level of autonomy
- Interventional Radiology hybrid inpatient/outpatient clinical experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License number#570536
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York, License # F345174
- DEA Certificate to Prescribe in New York- 2019 to present
- ANCC Certified in Family Nurse Practitioner- FNP-BC
- AANP Certified in Family Nurse Practioner - FNP-C
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
- Certified Radiology Nurse
- BLS,ACLS,PALS, TNCC certifications
Additional Information
- American Association of Nurse Practitioner - member
- American Nurses Association - member
- The Association of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing - member
- Society of Interventional Radiology - Associate member
- Society of Trauma Nurses - member
- Emergency Nurses Association - member
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Nurse of Distinction Advanced Practice Registered Nurse award 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
11.2020 - Current
Per Diem Emergency Room Registered Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
11.2018 - 11.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
07.2015 - 10.2018
RN
Amsterdam Nursing Home Sub-Acute Rehab RN
07.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License number#570536
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York, License # F345174
- DEA Certificate to Prescribe in New York- 2019 to present
- ANCC Certified in Family Nurse Practitioner- FNP-BC
- AANP Certified in Family Nurse Practioner - FNP-C
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
- Certified Radiology Nurse
- BLS,ACLS,PALS, TNCC certifications
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