TENAYA PAUL
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
New graduate BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with a senior practicum in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and five years of hospital patient transport experience. Clinical training includes patient assessment, medication administration, tracheostomy care, and recognition and reporting of changes in condition. Committed to safe, compassionate care and effective interdisciplinary communication in acute-care settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Material Transport
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient movement with nurses and staff, promptly reporting observed distress, condition changes, and safety concerns to enhance patient care.
- Applied patient identification and infection prevention practices, adapting transport to mobility, oxygen, and equipment needs to ensure safety.
- Transported patients safely throughout hospital, including Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, ensuring comfort, dignity, and privacy.
Senior Practicum | Medical Intensive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Delivered bedside care to critically ill patients under RN supervision, assessing and monitoring clinical status for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and performed tracheostomy care, suctioning, airway support, enteral feeding, and nasogastric (NG) tube medication administration to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Communicated significant findings using SBAR and collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
- Facilitated emergency and code response by swiftly obtaining necessary equipment and supplies, contributing to effective patient care.
Home Caretaker
Family Members
New York, NY
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assessed customer needs quickly during service interactions.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II
Jamaica Hospital and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
- Conducted assessments, vital signs, blood glucose checks, mobility assistance, and activities of daily living to support patient care during supervised clinical rotations.
- Administered medications, including insulin, and provided wound care while ensuring accurate patient handoffs and timely reporting of abnormal findings to nursing staff.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maternal-Newborn and Pediatrics
Jamaica Hospital
- Conducted assessments, family education, postpartum and newborn care, and developmentally appropriate pediatric care.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Mental Health
Bellevue Hospital
- Utilized therapeutic communication to assess mental status and behaviors, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
- Conducted assessments of the needs of each client, including mental health issues.
- Interacted with mental health professionals to provide support to inmates with mental health issues.
- Provided therapeutic assistance to individuals with mental health issues.
Community Health
Jacobi Medical Center
- Facilitated outpatient women's health encounters, emphasizing preventive care and follow-up education to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Organized community health workshops focusing on topics such as mindful eating and portion control.
- Attended conferences related to emerging trends in community health care practices.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as community health centers or schools to coordinate services for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific College of Health and Science
New York, NYSkills
- Patient assessment Clinical monitoring Medication administration SBAR communication Tracheostomy care and suctioning Enteral feeding Blood glucose monitoring Insulin administration Wound care Patient and family education Infection prevention
Timeline
Senior Practicum | Medical Intensive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Patient Material Transport
White Plains Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Home Caretaker
Family Members
02.2020 - 03.2024
Community Health
Jacobi Medical Center
Mental Health
Bellevue Hospital
Maternal-Newborn and Pediatrics
Jamaica Hospital
Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II
Jamaica Hospital and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific College of Health and Science