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Tasha Murray- DaCosta

Valley Stream,NY

Summary

Registered Nurse and Residential Manager with 25+ years of experience in patient care and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Seeking to advance career in nursing for hands-on experience in the medical field.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Living Services – House Manager

AHRC- Nassau Chapter
Valley Stream, USA
02.1995 - Current
  • Involved in recruiting, training, supervising direct care staff
  • Kept precise records of personal financial transactions.
  • Compiles monthly reports on house operations and personnel
  • Supports behavioral oversight and urgent care protocols
  • Regularly maintains cleanliness and organization of the living space
  • Adhere to federal and state regulations, including HIPAA guidelines
  • Oversaw medication administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Promote a life without limits by supporting self-sufficiency
  • Maintained adherence to OPWDD regulations
  • Managed implementation of safety regulations
  • Handle crisis situations promptly and effectively
  • Ensured timely submission of accurate documentation
  • Coordinated with teams to minimize service disruptions
  • Fostered independence utilizing person-centered planning
  • Facilitated improvement of essential life tasks
  • Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Certified in CPR, SCIP-R and AMAP
  • Ensured systematic tracking and maintenance of supplies and essential equipment.
  • Ensured high-quality service delivery through performance monitoring.
  • Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Rego Park, NY
04-2024

Associate of Arts -

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
01.2020

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Allen School of Health Sciences
Jamaica, NY
01.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Excel Data Analysis Skills
  • Visual Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Clinical Experiences

  • Nursing Clinical Rotations (410 Clinical Hours)
  • NYC Health + Hospital/Elmhurst,Queens NY Medical Surgical Nursing IV
  • NYC Health + Hospital/ Elmhurst, Queens - Psychiatric Nursing
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/ Carter, Harlem- Medical Surgical Nursing III
  • NYC Health + Hospital/ Bellevue, Manhattan, NY Obstetric Nursing
  • Schulman & Schacne Institute for Nursing Rehabilitation, Brooklyn Medical Surgical Nursing II
  • Swift River Online Medical Surgical Nursing I
  • Swift River, Online Pediatric Nursing

Student Nurse

Shadowed RNs under the supervision of clinical instructor.

Employer nursing process by conducting comprehensive head-to-toe assessments including vital signs and utilization of various pain scales, anticipated potential treatment complications, and evaluated plan of care outcomes. 

Utilized clinical expertise to administer NG tube feedings,perform tracheostomy care,PO and IV medication, injections and topical medications.

EKG and respiratory monitoring

Perform wound care,obtain various lab specimen, perform active and passive ROM.

Therapeutic communication with patients that ensured compassionate and emotional support.

  • NYC Health + Hospital

Timeline

Community Living Services – House Manager

AHRC- Nassau Chapter
02.1995 - Current

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Saint Paul’s School of Nursing

Associate of Arts -

Nassau Community College

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Allen School of Health Sciences
Tasha Murray- DaCosta