Tenzing Lama
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Motivated new graduate Registered Nurse with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical and critical care nursing. Proven ability to manage multiple patients, prioritize care, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and seeking to contribute to a dynamic Med-Surg or Telemetry unit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Twin City Ambulance
Amherst, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transport and handoff.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, operations, and equipment usage for improved service delivery.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Nursing Student
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
Emergency Medical Technician
Twin City Ambulance
Amherst, NY
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in various situations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify critical health issues and prioritize interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions and treatments for continuity of care.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, demonstrating strong decision-making skills under pressure.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12-2025
Master of Arts - Biological Sciences, Neurosciences
SUNY At Buffalo, University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
SUNY At Buffalo, University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY07-2014
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient examination
- Vital assessments
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient safety monitoring
- Communication and team collaboration
Certification
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Languages
Nepali
Full Professional
Tibetan
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Nursing Student
Trocaire College
01.2023 - 12.2025
Paramedic
Twin City Ambulance
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Twin City Ambulance
06.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Trocaire College
Master of Arts - Biological Sciences, Neurosciences
SUNY At Buffalo, University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
SUNY At Buffalo, University At Buffalo