Paula Tamayo Bsn, Rn
Peekskill,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse, seeking a position in a healthcare facility where my education is utilized to provide safe and effective care, comfort and compassion to clients while promoting their return to optimal health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Allergy and Immunology
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
Croton On Hudson, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Performed physical exams, administered immunotherapy injections, monitored vital signs and collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Documented patient progress notes, treatments and medications in electronic medical records system.
- Administered immunotherapy to patients with chronic allergies or asthma.
- Conducted allergy skin tests and interpreted results to diagnose allergic reactions.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and adjusted therapy accordingly.
- Recommended lifestyle changes such as diet modification or environmental control measures to reduce exposure to allergens.
- Mixing of allergy serums for immunotherapy.
Assistant Clinical Care Manager
Ryan Health Center
New York, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Recruit, hire, on- going training and supervise all clinical support staff.
- Oversee all daily operations within the departments and report any unusual occurrences and problems.
- Triage patients requesting to be seen on a walk-in basis and determine which patient needs to be seen by provider the same day.
- Administered prescribed medications, immunizations and treatments utilizing standing orders when appropriate.
- Provide clinical care to patients within the scope of expertise of a Registered Nurse.
- Ekg, phlebotomy, patient education, in house testing and vaccines.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Covid Vaccine RN Per Diem
Somos, Affiliated Physicians
New York, NY
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Administer intramuscular Pfizer, Moderna and Janseen vaccines to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Provide patient teaching and monitor for any post vaccine reaction.
- Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients progress and updating departmental records using DOITT.
- Reconstituted Pfizer vaccine in mass vaccination sites.
- Trained in Covid19 vaccines preparation, handling, administration and storage.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BronxCare Health System
The Bronx, NY
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Triaged and treated -high volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, condition, progress and concerns using computerized documentation system.
- Collect lab specimens, medication administration, wound care, ekg's, and assisted patients with ambulation and transfer.
Medical Assistant
Institute for Family Health
Brooklyn , NY
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Participated and supported the health care team in direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN/NP
- Patient intake including, vital signs, height, weight and labs ordered by provider.
- Venipunctures, glucose finger sticks, EKG, uranalysis, urine culture, throat culture, vision and hearing tests
- Maintained patient charts/records/clinical logs in EPIC database.
- Performed routine maintenance of medical equipment, instruments and restocked exam rooms
- Registered patients using the EPIC system and verified patient insurance coverage
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Rego Park, NY12.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Time Management
- Diabetes management
- Phlebotomy
- Care Planning
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medication administration
- Utilization Review
- Patient Counseling
Timeline
RN- Allergy and Immunology
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Covid Vaccine RN Per Diem
Somos, Affiliated Physicians
06.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Clinical Care Manager
Ryan Health Center
04.2021 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BronxCare Health System
02.2021 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Institute for Family Health
08.2015 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
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