Nikauri Lantigua
Harrison
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented nurse with cardiac and radiology experience in a high-volume setting. Communicates and interacts well with a diverse clientele to deliver appropriate patient care. Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiology Nurse
New York Presbyterian Columbia
10.2024 - Current
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing MRI, CT scans, and nuclear medicine/cardiology tests ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored and met patients needs post anesthesia guided scans. Managed patient discharge and transfer following scans.
- Provided comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for patients undergoing radiological procedures, such as anesthesia guided scans and monitoring patients with PPM or ICD.
- Conducted patient education to prepare individuals for their upcoming procedures.
- Collaborated with radiology technicians in administering medications/ radiation and initiating peripheral IVs.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols, and improving diagnostic accuracy.
Clinical Nurse I
New York Presbyterian Columbia
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivers clinical nursing care on a fast-paced telemetry unit with a ratio of 5:1
- Charge nurse: Oversees a 36 census unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team; coordinates staffing and unit supplies for an efficient work place
- Assess and monitor patient vital signs to maintain stability and preparedness to respond to acute clinical changes
- Initiating, titrating and managing IV drips based on lab results
- Screening for potential pre-operational adverse medication reactions and evaluating for medication reconciliation during care
- Maintaining direct patient care of pre and post cardiac catheterization, cardiac stents, pacemaker, and internal defibrillators
- Educating patients and families regarding medications, diagnoses, and treatment plans to promote healthier lifestyle choices
Nurse Residency Program
New York Presbyterian Columbia
06.2022 - 05.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia College
01.2021
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2015
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- CAUTI/CLASBI prevention
- Patient Education and Safety
- Sterile dressing
- Catheter (insertion, removal, and care)
- Colostomy Care
- Transfusions
- Medication Administration
- IV pumps
- PCAs
- Nasogastric Tube feeding
- GJ Tubes
- Tracheostomy Care
- Suctioning
- Central Venous Catheters
- Restraints
- Glucometer
- HIPAA
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Epic
Certification
- New York State Licensed Professional Registered Nurse
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Radiology Nurse
New York Presbyterian Columbia
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
New York Presbyterian Columbia
06.2022 - 10.2024
Nurse Residency Program
New York Presbyterian Columbia
06.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia College
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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