Stephanie Buonagura
Ridge
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Fivestar Nursing, excelling in patient advocacy and wound care management. Proven ability to resolve clinical challenges through critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and committed to fostering a compassionate environment for optimal patient comfort and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fivestar Nursing
Southampton
2025.09 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and intervened promptly to enhance patient safety.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and suture removal, to promote healing.
- Resolved complex clinical challenges through critical thinking and decisive actions to improve patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients to ensure ethical, confidential care and comfort at all times.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
Bellport
2025.03 - 2025.09
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and intervened promptly to maintain patient safety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and ensure safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients, promoting a compassionate care environment.
Medical assistant/Receptionist
Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery
Woodbury
2015.05 - 2020.04
- Greeted and checked in patients, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary paperwork for seamless service delivery
- Booked appointments, verified insurance eligibility, copayments, deductibles, confirmed necessity of referral or prior authorization
- Brought patients to room, prepared them for doctor, and set up for procedures to enhance patient flow
- Assisted in operating room setup, cleaning, and sterilizing, establishing sterile fields to ensure patient safety
Phlebotomist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Smithtown
2013.12 - 2015.05
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Entered patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information into the computer to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Prepared, processed, and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures, ensuring compliance with standard techniques and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Hunter Business School
Medford, NY2025-01
Prerequisites for RN -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY2019-06
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG tech -
Hunter Business School
Medford, NY2010-10
Skills
- Medication management
- Wound care management
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical procedures
- Infection control
- Respiratory Support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Electronic medical records
- Mental health support
- Client Scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- CPR Certified
- Ostomy Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fivestar Nursing
2025.09 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
2025.03 - 2025.09
Medical assistant/Receptionist
Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery
2015.05 - 2020.04
Phlebotomist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
2013.12 - 2015.05
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Hunter Business School
Prerequisites for RN -
Nassau Community College
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG tech -
Hunter Business School