Taraya Holland
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Aspiring Nurse Manager with proven leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Skilled in staff performance evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage my clinical and managerial expertise to lead a high-performing nursing unit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, New York
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Provides administrative and clinical oversight to ensure that all activity (staffing, support services, interdisciplinary collaboration, resources, and financial viability) supports the goals of the organization.
- Oversees 24-hour patient care delivery, throughput, staffing, and processes to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Maintains control of established positions, and manages the recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
- Evaluates nursing staff performance and mentors, coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff as needed.
- Interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements affecting staff.
- Works collaboratively with physician dyads, and the healthcare team, to promote patient care and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a nursing unit in compliance with all regulatory agency mandates, including Joint Commission Standards, and the Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Recovery Care Coordinator
Amedisys (Mount Sinai Beth Israel Location)
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Works directly with the patient and their providers for a full 30 days to allow patients to receive acute care in the comfort of their own homes, in lieu of an inpatient setting.
- Used clinical knowledge and experience to identify, present and discuss potential patients to providers for program inclusion.
- These direct discussions usually include ED providers and hospitalists, but may span across multiple subspecialties.
- Facilitates communication and coordination between all members of the care team to coordinate admissions.
- Coordinates referrals and appropriate resources to assist patient and/or caregiver in continuation of care in the outpatient setting.
- Used MCG care guidelines tool to determine appropriateness of setting.
Staff Nurse in Emergency Room
Woodhull Medical Center
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Provide nursing care in an emergency/critical care setting, at a level 2-trauma hospital, which include triage and initial assessments, development, implementation and evaluation of the patient specific to the plan of care.
- Perform specialized, lifesaving treatments such as CPR and advanced cardiac life support.
- Observe signs, symptoms and behaviors of patients and communicate issues to emergency room team.
Staff Nurse in CPEP
Woodhull Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Identify different levels of patient acuity and implement nursing interventions guided by the Nursing Process.
- Demonstrates knowledge of side effects of psychotropic medications, crisis intervention techniques including verbal de-escalation, prn medication, use of restraints, constant observation and seclusion.
- Acts as part of a team in emergencies and maintains emergency equipment in a state of readiness.
- Assumes charge nurse duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Nurse.
- Assess agitation in patient's behavior and plan appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate, carry out physician's orders and seek clarification when needed.
Nurse Coordinator
Saint Vincent Hospital Westchester
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Develop policies, protocols regarding medications and health management, administer medication.
- Manage medical and behavioral care.
- Make referrals for medical treatment: and follow-up with psychiatric rehabilitation programs, treating physicians, pharmacies and other treatment collaterals.
- Serve as the primary medical case manager for assigned client.
- Provide individual and group teachings.
- Facilitate in-service trainings for staff and residents.
- Attend case conferences as needed.
- Manage client health assessment including blood pressure check, weight, etc. and refer when appropriate.
- Participate in treatment team meetings.
- Assist in organizing and participating in goal development and interaction with medical and psychiatric providers.
Visiting Registered Nurse
Avondale Care Group
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Performed initial assessments followed by regular re-evaluations according to the patient's nursing needs.
- Pre-poured medication and administered injections.
- Communicated changes in patient's health status to provider.
- Developed care plans that were individualized and updated them as necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
06-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College
06-2013
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, 675512
- Adult CPR/AED with Pediatric CPR, American Heart Association
- ACLS/PALS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
10.2023 - 04.2025
Recovery Care Coordinator
Amedisys (Mount Sinai Beth Israel Location)
06.2023 - 10.2023
Staff Nurse in Emergency Room
Woodhull Medical Center
03.2018 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse in CPEP
Woodhull Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2018
Nurse Coordinator
Saint Vincent Hospital Westchester
09.2014 - 12.2015
Visiting Registered Nurse
Avondale Care Group
11.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College
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