Raquel Poliwoda
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for helping patients and families during challenging times, known for providing outstanding clinical support and expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Pediatric Nurse
Weill Cornell Primary Care
01.2024 - Current
- Respond promptly to each incoming call, portal message
- If a call warrants a triage, the caller's stated symptoms will be assessed to determine the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the patient's medical needs
- When appropriate, provide home care instructions using the approved, written guidelines as well as approved reference material provided
- Consult with physicians about patient care needs.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Pended medication orders, PT, OT, EI orders. Drafted letters of medical necessity. Drafted letters for PA.
Clinical Research Nurse
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Recruited, enrolled, and assisted with grant submissions, research data collection and logging data from research
- Performed blood draws, IV insertions for infusions, collected specimens including but not limited to nasal swabs, and facilitated communication between PI (principal investigator), participants, and other stakeholders in research study
- Executed rapid covid tests, HIV risk assessment and risk reduction counseling, including testing for HIV.
Registered Nurse
Nicklaus Children Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered rescue medication during seizure episode and implemented safety protocols specific to the unit
- Monitored vital signs, administered oral and IV medications, and maintained patient records/chart
- Managed post op and pre op patients' condition
- Kept up to date patient's condition to residents, nurse practitioners, physicians and patient's family members
- Administered blood transfusions, assisted with wound care, inserted NG tubes and foley catheters, and collaborated on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Medical Assistant/Scribe
Broward Sinus & Allergy Center
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Scrubbed in surgical procedures such as septoplasties, balloon sinuplasty, ethmoidectomies, and assisted in handling instrumentations such as microdebriders, bipolar forceps, and yankauer suction
- Kept the anesthesia crash cart in check, ensuring medications weren't expired and all supplies were viable and ready to use
- Filed prior authorizations for medications not covered by insurances
- Called in specialty pharmacy medications per patient's needs and conditions
- Regular maintenance of rooms, inventory, and patient flow
- Took vitals, biopsies, and cultures, uploaded diagnostics images, and ordered/refilled medications upon provider's request.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Medical Scribe
Reinfeld Howard B Dr & Associates
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Documented daily progress notes, history and physical, and discharge notes in EMR- Citrix
- Ordered CBC's BMP's, and various other labs or diagnostic imaging tests in accordance to what the provider asked for.
Assistant to the Regional Manager
Sweet & Fit
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Acted as manager in the absence of the Bakery Manager as needed to address employee relations, coaching, and general department supervision needs
- Delivered baked goods to over 15 locations in South Florida and ensured proper communication as a liaison between upper management and clientele.
Medical Scribe
Mmodal - Remote
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Retrieved data for physician review (labs, radiology reports, medical records)
- Documented procedures completed and recorded diagnostic test results.
Front Desk Associate/Kids Club Associate
Equinox
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Greeted guests at front desk, updated member's account, and opened the gym at opening hours
- Created activities for children ages 3 to 10.
Medical Assistant
Lauderdale Academics Dermatology
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in performing biopsies, ednc's, and removed sutures
- Called in medications and kept patient flow.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted guests and assisted in maintaining floor appearance, directing customers to goods and operating cash registers
- Processed customer payments by cash, check and credit card.
Medical Assistant
Spine Care Institute of Miami Beach
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Recorded medical history in aprima and retrieved reports from Epic
- Filed Prior authorization form and dispensed medications for worker compensation patients
- Kept supplies and medication ready by inventorying stock, and prepared rooms prior to examination
- Called in prescriptions (including refills) to different pharmacies as authorized by the physician, as well as ordered x-rays, according to the patient's condition.
Education
Nursing BSN Accelerated Option -
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Lander College for Women, a Division of Touro College
New York, NY01.2017
Skills
- Python
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- Event Planning
- English
- Spanish
- Seizure Management
- Room preparation
- Basic patient care
- Medication Administration
- Health assessments
- Chart documentation
- Setting up referrals
- Collecting vitals
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient Education
Certification
- Python for Data Science Bootcamp, Noble Desktop, 10/2023
- Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training, CEUfast Nursing CE, 09/2022
- Infection Control & Patient Safety Training Solutions, PROCEO, 09/2022
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 10/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 01/2022
- Phlebotomy Certification, The Manhattan Institute, New York, NY, 04/2016
References
- Theresa Nally, Office Manager, Broward Sinus and Allergy Center, 415 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tnally@southfloridaent.com, +1 (954) 760-7836
- Dr. Richard Callari, Physician, Broward Sinus and Allergy Center, 415 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tnally@southfloridaent.com, +1 (954) 760-7836
- Ana, Office Manager, Reinfeld Howard B Dr & Associates, 18260 NE 19th Ave #201, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162, Office18260@aol.com, +1 (954) 993-3635
- Dr. Howard Reinfeld, Physician, Reinfeld Howard B Dr & Associates, 18260 NE 19th Ave #201, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162, Office18260@aol.com, +1 (305) 778-7243
- Adriana Tacher, CEO, Pastry Chef, Sweet & Fit, 976 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009, adritacher@hotmail.com, +1 (786) 683-1598
- Marielena, Manager, Sweet & Fit, 976 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009, +1 (786) 602-8190
- Polina Barabash, Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology (GI) and Hepatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, Polina.barabash@msmc.com, +1 (305) 389-4055
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Triage Pediatric Nurse
Weill Cornell Primary Care
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
06.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Nicklaus Children Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant/Scribe
Broward Sinus & Allergy Center
02.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Scribe
Reinfeld Howard B Dr & Associates
10.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant to the Regional Manager
Sweet & Fit
12.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Scribe
Mmodal - Remote
08.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Assistant
Lauderdale Academics Dermatology
05.2018 - 06.2018
Front Desk Associate/Kids Club Associate
Equinox
03.2018 - 07.2018
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York
10.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
Spine Care Institute of Miami Beach
10.2016 - 06.2017
Nursing BSN Accelerated Option -
Barry University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Lander College for Women, a Division of Touro College
- Python for Data Science Bootcamp, Noble Desktop, 10/2023
- Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training, CEUfast Nursing CE, 09/2022
- Infection Control & Patient Safety Training Solutions, PROCEO, 09/2022
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 10/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 01/2022
- Phlebotomy Certification, The Manhattan Institute, New York, NY, 04/2016
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