SYLVIA LEMBERT
BSN RN
Edgewater,New Jersey
Summary
Patient-oriented, resourceful and hard working Medical Surgical and Infusion Registered Nurse offering a 12-year background providing patient bedside and home care, medication and treatment administration and monitoring patient condition. Certified in Holistic Nursing and Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise with IV insertions and management/delivery of IV infusions including immunotherapy to patients with a variety of neuromuscular and autoimmune disorders and conditions. Self-motivated with excellent organization, multitasking and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
INFUSION REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Lenox Hill Mind Care
New York, NY
04.2021 - Current
- A nationally-recognized mental health center dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate care, specializing in innovative therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS) and Ketamine Therapy
- Administer medications including but not limited to Ketamine via intramuscular injection and IV infusion
- Observe, document and provide appropriate intervention
- Collaborate well with team members including psychiatrist, therapists, Ketamine/TMS team and office staff
- Provide quality care and treatment to patients and prioritize their comfort and mental health
INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Critical Healthcare Infusion Services
Port Jefferson, NY
01.2020 - 02.2022
- A licensed healthcare agency specializing in high-tech infusion therapies in the home and clinical setting in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania
- Administered medications, tube feeding, oxygen treatement and lab tests to chronically ill patients in their home through peripheral intravenous lines I established or via central ports or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines.
- Offered hospital-level services at home to patients who would otherwise require inpatient hospitalization for serious illnesses including autoimmune disorders, exacerbation of chronic diseases (such as heart failure and COPD), infections (such as pneumonia and cellulitis) and post-surgical hospitalizations.
CLINICAL RESEARCH REGISTERED NURSE
IQVIA, Worldwide
Danbury, CT
12.2020 - 06.2021
- A leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry
- With approximately 70,000 employees operates in more than 100 countries
- Intravenous administration of Investigational Product (study drug)and research of COVID-19 including starting and monitoring IV.
- Followed safety and PPE procedures as well as maintain proper documentation of infusion procedures.
- Provided ongoing nursing care and assessment of the study subject/patient to identify Adverse Events
- Timely communications with internal teams, investigators, review boards, and study subjects
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus
New York, NY
03.2020 - 07.2020
- U.S News and World Report nationally (#5) and locally (#1) ranked “Best Hospital” recognized as one of the nation’s most comprehensive healthcare delivery systems with 2 million annual visitors
- Hospital Beds: 2,600 Unit Trauma Level: I, (RN)
- At Employer’s request I returned to work for 13 weeks to provide Medical Surgical nursing care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
AESTHETIC REGISTERED NURSE
Josephine’s Medical Spa
New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Locally renowned Upper Manhattan aesthetics spa with over 20 years in business providing premier and professional customer care while offering an array of advanced anti-aging treatments and procedures with natural-looking results
- Administered the latest minor cosmetic and dermatological treatments and procedures with a solid and aesthetically natural perspective while ensuring excellent and high level of care for every client
- Proficiency in rejuvenation procedures such as botox injections, PRP, dermal fillers, and chemical peels
- Performed laser treatments, tattoo removal, facial/leg thread vein treatments, and microdermabrasion
- Responsible for assessing client’s suitability for cosmetic treatment including contraindications.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- U.S News and World Report nationally (#5) and locally (#1) ranked “Best Hospital” recognized as one of the nation’s most comprehensive healthcare delivery systems with 2 million annual visitors
- Hospital Beds: 2,600 Unit Trauma Level: I, (RN)
- Provided nursing care within Level 1 trauma center of prestigious urban hospital
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care plans for medical/surgical patients in consultation with a variety of healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications.
- Changed dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitored patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Collaborated on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Answered questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Maintained and updated patient files, medical charts, and health records.
- Supervised LPNs and CNAs and served as preceptor/mentor to first-year nursing students
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY 08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 09.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Patient care coordination
Patient Assessments
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
IV infusion treatments
Strong clinical judgment
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy
Collecting vitals
Insulin medication assistance
EMR / EHR / EPIC
Medication Administration
Trauma recovery
IV setup
Evaluations
Patient check-ins
Excellent Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Data Entry
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic care expertise
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- Infusion Nurses Society
Additional Information
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS , New York State Professional RN License No. 632269 valid through 02/28/2025 New Jersey State Professional RN License No. 26NR15107600 valid through 05/31/2024 Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) Holistic Nurse – Board Certified (HN-BC)
Certification
Holistic Nurse - Board Certified
Timeline
ACLS
07-2024
BLS
07-2024
Holistic Nurse - Board Certified
01-2024
Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
01-2024
INFUSION REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Lenox Hill Mind Care
04.2021 - Current
CLINICAL RESEARCH REGISTERED NURSE
IQVIA, Worldwide
12.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
09.2020 - 12.2021
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus
03.2020 - 07.2020
INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Critical Healthcare Infusion Services
01.2020 - 02.2022
AESTHETIC REGISTERED NURSE
Josephine’s Medical Spa
09.2017 - 01.2020
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus
01.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Orange
08.2008 - 05.2010