Valentina Vinasco
Freeport,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with chemotherapy infusion experience currently pursuing Nurse Practitioner degree. Background in oncology care has fostered a strong interest in holistic and preventive medicine. Seeking an NP Clinical opportunity in a wellness or primary care setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Northwell Health
Zuckerberg Cancer Center
08.2025 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy infusions while monitoring patients for adverse reactions and providing immediate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and supportive care options to enhance compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that address holistic patient needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure adherence to best practices in medication administration and infection control.
Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology
NY Imaging / NY Cancer and Blood Specialists
New Hyde Park, NY
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Provide nursing care in outpatient Interventional Radiology setting, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing embolizations, image-guided biopsies, port placements, and drain insertions
- Perform medication reconciliation and contrast allergy screening; assist with procedural sedation and monitor for adverse effects
- Collaborate with radiologists, oncologists, and imaging techs to streamline care plans and enhance patient education
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, contrast safety protocols, and sterile techniques
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice
Garden City, NY
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide perioperative nursing care for outpatient GI procedures including colonoscopies and endoscopies
- Monitor moderate sedation and airway status during procedures; assess post-anesthesia recovery using Aldrete scoring
- Deliver post-procedural education and discharge instructions; ensure safe ambulation and readiness for discharge
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and flow
Imaging Nurse
NY Imaging / NY Cancer and Blood Specialists
New Hyde Park, NY
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Accessed peripheral IVs and implanted ports using sterile technique for high-volume oncology patients
- Administered IV push and oral medications; monitored for reactions to contrast media
- Collected and interpreted lab results using cartridge-based analyzers (i-STAT); communicated results to providers
- Screened patients for contraindications to imaging studies (MRI, CT, PET) and provided prep instructions
Nurse Extern
Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice
Garden City, NY
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted pre-op interviews and confirmed consents; reviewed contraindications with surgical team
- Assisted with PACU monitoring and recovery including airway suctioning, ambulation, and discharge readiness
- Communicated changes in condition to surgical team and supported sedation recovery workflow
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2023
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Sedation management
- Pre-and Post-procedure care
- IV insertion and management
Certification
- Registered Nurse – New York State Board of Nursing License Number: 901380-01
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Mandated Reporter Training – NY State Office of Children and Family Services
- ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Northwell Health
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology
NY Imaging / NY Cancer and Blood Specialists
02.2024 - 06.2025
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice
05.2023 - 12.2024
Imaging Nurse
NY Imaging / NY Cancer and Blood Specialists
05.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Extern
Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice
03.2022 - 05.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University