Ruth Costume

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital — Medical-Surgical Clinical

• Provided supervised nursing care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Performed vital signs and focused patient assessments and communicated findings to the nursing team.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Practiced medication-safety, infection-control, and patient-safety principles under clinical supervision.
• Collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care.
• Developed skills in prioritization, time management, clinical communication, and teamwork.

White Plains Hospital — Maternity Clinical

• Provided supervised nursing care to maternal and newborn patients in a hospital maternity setting.
• Performed vital signs and assisted with routine patient assessments and care.
• Assisted with patient comfort, hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Observed and participated in maternal and newborn care under the supervision of nursing faculty and clinical staff.
• Practiced therapeutic communication and patient education with patients and families.
• Followed infection-control and patient-safety protocols in the clinical setting.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Oncology Clinical

• Provided supervised nursing care to patients receiving oncology treatment and supportive care.
• Performed vital signs and focused patient assessments and communicated findings to the nursing team.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Gained experience caring for patients with complex and chronic health conditions.
• Practiced infection prevention, patient safety, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.