Queen Hadassah Ray
Bronx
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge, excellent patient care skills, and over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Recently obtained RN licensure and eager to transition into a Registered Nurse role where I can provide safe, patient-centered care, collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, and contribute positively to patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran Affairs Hospital
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Obtain and record patient vital signs, allergies, and medications
- Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during patient examinations
- Administer injections, immunizations, and treatments as ordered
- Respond to patient phone calls and assist with triage
- Provide patient education regarding medications, procedures, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate patient documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Cabrini Nursing Home
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to supervising charge nurses and physicians
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with healthcare standards
- Educated clients and their families on safely treating injuries, illnesses, and conditions
Supply Representative
US Army
Totten, NY
04.2007 - 04.2024
- Performed duties involving receiving, inspecting, inventorying, loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, delivering, and turning in organization and installation supplies and equipment
- Inspected and completed work for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
- Reviewed and annotated changes to the company’s material condition status report
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran Affairs Hospital
Bronx, NY
08.2014 - 12.2022
- Performed and completed assigned duties in providing care to various patient populations
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions to the chain of command
- Prepared and administered prescribed medications, which include oral, topical, and subcutaneous
Education
Infection Control Certificate -
Premiere Education
01-2030
Child Abuse Certificate - undefined
Bank Street College
01-2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy College
01-2020
CERTIFICATE - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Oswego BOCES
01-2011
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Health Education
TUI University
01-2009
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Communication Skills
- Wound Care
- IV Insertion
- Organization & Prioritization
- Documentation
- ACLS
- EKG administration
- Specimen collection
- Intravenous medications
- HIPAA protocols
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong background in bedside nursing care
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Microsoft Office applications
- Passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification | Eastern CPR Training Center | 2024 - 2026
- IV Certificate | Heart Alive Training Center | 2024 - 2026
- ACLS Certificate | Eastern CPR Training Center | 2026 - 2028
Affiliations
Member
- American Nurses Association
Military Awards
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- The Good Conduct Medal
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran Affairs Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Cabrini Nursing Home
08.2022 - 09.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran Affairs Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2022
Supply Representative
US Army
04.2007 - 04.2024
Child Abuse Certificate - undefined
Bank Street College
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy College
CERTIFICATE - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Oswego BOCES
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Health Education
TUI University
Infection Control Certificate -
Premiere Education