Tiffany Cuellar
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student with 3 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and hands-on clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, including medical-surgical, obstetrics, labor and delivery, psychiatry, geriatrics, and long-term care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering strong communication skills to connect with diverse patient populations. Proficient in providing direct patient care, performing assessments, administering medications, and assisting in the development and implementation of care plans. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes. Strong therapeutic communication skills, with a focus on patient education, emotional support, and delivering exceptional nursing care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Outreach
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered medications and controlled narcotics.
Manager
Black Pearl Bubble Tea
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Cashier
Kohl's
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
Dietary Assistant
Maria Regina Residence
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Detected disposition of spoiled food and other unusual conditions.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in food service areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate's in Nursing- Registered Nurse
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Brentwood, NY04-2022
High School Diploma -
Islip Highschool
Islip, NY06-2021
Skills
- Patient Care – Providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various healthcare settings
- Medication Administration – Administering prescribed medications and ensuring patient safety
- Vital Signs Monitoring – Accurately measuring and documenting vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, temperature)
- Patient Assessment – Conducting physical assessments to identify patient needs and monitor progress
- Clinical Documentation – Documenting patient conditions, treatments, and progress in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Wound Care – Providing appropriate care for wounds, including dressing changes and infection prevention
- Patient Education – Educating patients and families on health conditions, medications, and self-care
- Team Collaboration – Working effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes
- Therapeutic Communication – Building rapport and effectively communicating with patients, families, and colleagues
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish) – Providing care and support in both English and Spanish to enhance patient communication and satisfaction
Clinical Experience
Clinical Experience
Good Samaritan University Hospital – West Islip, NY
Student Nurse | September 2024 – April 2025
- Completed 12-hour shifts in Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, and Labor & Delivery units.
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted in developing care plans.
- Provided hands-on patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and postpartum education.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, supported newborn care, and observed high-risk obstetric cases.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Brookside Multicare Center – Smithtown, NY
Student Nurse – Psychiatric Rotation | September 2024 – November 2024
- Provided care for patients with mental health disorders in a psychiatric care setting.
- Assisted in therapeutic communication and crisis intervention under supervision.
- Observed and participated in group therapy and patient education sessions.
- Monitored and documented behavioral changes and medication effects.
- Collaborated with psychiatric nurses and mental health professionals in patient care planning.
Long Island State Veterans Home – Stony Brook, NY
Student Nurse – Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation | March 2024 – May 2024
- Provided direct care to elderly and veteran patients in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitored and documented patient conditions, reporting changes to the nursing team.
- Administered medications under supervision and observed wound care management.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by assisting with physical therapy and mobility exercises.
The Bristal Assisted Living – Lake Grove, NY
Student Nurse – Geriatric Rotation | January 2024 – March 2024
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents in an assisted living setting.
- Assisted residents with daily activities, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed residents for changes in health status.
- Supported medication management under the supervision of licensed nurses.
- Assisted in fall prevention strategies and resident safety initiatives.
- Engaged in therapeutic communication and provided emotional support to residents.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Opioid Overdose Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Outreach
01.2023 - Current
Manager
Black Pearl Bubble Tea
01.2021 - 12.2022
Cashier
Kohl's
02.2020 - 05.2021
Dietary Assistant
Maria Regina Residence
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Opioid Overdose Training
Associate of Science - Associate's in Nursing- Registered Nurse
Suffolk County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
High School Diploma -
Islip Highschool
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