Nicholas Kerimian
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Healthcare leader with over 9 years of diverse experience in nursing and clinical operations. As Director of Nursing, led a 140+ bed community, enhancing resident care through strategic initiatives and team development. Committed to regulatory compliance and operational excellence, fostering a culture of accountability among 100 employees.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Village Walk Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee nursing services, clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance for a 140+ bed Assisted Living & Memory Care community.
- Lead, mentor, and develop approximately 100 employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high-quality resident care.
- Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes through quality initiatives, policy implementation, and operational excellence.
- Direct survey readiness and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through continuous quality improvement.
NURSE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
Medford MultiCare
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations of the long-term ventilated unit, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff and maintained clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored patient outcomes, care plans, and documentation to uphold quality standards.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, residents, and families.
REGISTERED NURSE – STROKE UNIT, TELEMETRY, ED
Long Island Community Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in the Stroke Unit, Telemetry Unit, and Emergency Department.
- Performed neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and implemented evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
SUMMER NURSING INTERNSHIP – SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Stony Brook University Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided direct perioperative and oncology patient care during 360-hour internship under RN preceptors, enhancing patient support and recovery.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2019
Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Epic
- Cerner
- PointClickCare
- Charting systems
- Clinical Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality improvement
- Leadership
- Staff Development
- Coaching
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- NY State Licensed Registered Nurse, 779878, 09/19
- American Red Cross, BLS, 02/26
- Deputy for Early Heart Attack Care Certification (EHAC), 05/25
- Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior, 05/25
- Certification through Alzheimer's Association, 05/25
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (NIHSS), 03/25
- Stroke Scale Certified, 03/25
Community Service
- Head Start Pre-School Safety Education, 04/24
- Flu Shot POD Vaccinator, Stony Brook University Hospital, 10/24
- Health and Wellness Festival Volunteer, Port Jefferson, NY, 04/24
- Pre-Nursing Mentorship Program, 04/25
- Member of the National Student Nurses Association, 09/20
- Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 09/24
- Volunteer at Stony Brook Hospital Patient Transport/Distribution, 09/18
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Continuing Education
- Interpreting Lab Values, Stony Brook School of Nursing, 11/17
- Pulmonary Skills Day, Stony Brook School of Nursing, 11/17
- Epic Charting Software (EHR) Trainer (LICH–NYU Hospital Merge), 10/23
- Cerner, PointClickCare, Yardi, Epic Charting Systems Proficient, 10/23
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Village Walk Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
NURSE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
Medford MultiCare
12.2023 - 06.2024
REGISTERED NURSE – STROKE UNIT, TELEMETRY, ED
Long Island Community Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2023
SUMMER NURSING INTERNSHIP – SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Stony Brook University Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor’s degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Stony Brook University