Rickordo Nelson
Pearl River
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented new graduate Registered Nurse with strong analytical skills in pharmacology, therapeutic monitoring, therapeutic communication, and clinical decision-making. Adept at delivering patient-centered care rooted in evidence-based practice, seeking a position at your facility.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Westchester Restorative therapy and Nursing
06.2018 - Current
- Provided rehabilitative care to patients with physical and cognitive impairments
- Assisted with therapeutic exercises and adaptive equipment training
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with OT team
- Per diem
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tarrytown Rehabilitation and Nursing
11.2017 - Current
- Provided rehabilitative care to patients with physical and cognitive impairments
- Assisted with therapeutic exercises and adaptive equipment training
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with OT team
Police Sergeant
Jamaica Constabulary Force
11.1998 - 05.2014
- Led law enforcement operations and supervised personnel
- Developed crisis management and leadership skills
- Promoted community safety and conflict resolution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Security Administration and Management
Caribbean Maritime Institute
11.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- EMR Systems: Epic, WebHIS
- Vital Signs & Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Time Management & Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- - Registered Nurse (RN), New York Board of Nursing — 2025-07
- - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), NBCOT — 2017-07
- - Basic Life Support (BLS) — Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Westchester Restorative therapy and Nursing
06.2018 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tarrytown Rehabilitation and Nursing
11.2017 - Current
Police Sergeant
Jamaica Constabulary Force
11.1998 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College
Bachelor of Science - Security Administration and Management
Caribbean Maritime Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Clinical Experience
- Summit Hospital, Summit, NJ — Mental Health Rotation January – April 2024
- Conducted mental health assessments and suicide risk evaluations
- Practiced therapeutic communication and boundary-setting
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitored side effects
- Responded to psychiatric emergencies and collaborated with crisis teams
- Supported patients and families through stigma and emotional distress
- Documented care in compliance with HIPAA and legal standards
- Englewood Memorial Hospital, Englewood, NJ — Med-Surg I & II May – August 2024 and January – April 2025
- Assisted with vital signs, focused assessments, and medication administration
- Used WebHIS EMR system for documentation
- Collaborated with preceptors and medical staff to achieve care goals
- Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills
- Hackensack Memorial Hospital, Hackensack, NJ — Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, Med-Surg August-December 2024
- Delivered care to newborns, mothers, and pediatric patients
- Managed 1–4 patients weekly in pediatric and med-surg units
- Developed care plans and documented in Epic EMR
- Enhanced teamwork and relationship-building skills
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