Verde Laurent
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care. Proficient in assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. Strong communication skills enhance teamwork and patient advocacy, significantly improving patient satisfaction rates. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit)
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted electrocardiograms.
- Perform specimen collection and glucose level assessments.
- Supervise patient activity to maintain safety.
- Provided patients with pre-operative hygiene care according to protocols.
- Transported patients by wheelchair between different departments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to exchange patient status updates.
- Supported admission processes and controlled visitor access.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients to appointments or other activities within the hospital setting as needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
- Took vital signs accurately using automated devices whenever possible.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Nursing- Clinical Experience, Labor and Delivery
Kings County Hospital
- Provided medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care for post-op, cardiac and chronically ill patients
- Assisted in discharge planning, patient education and coordination of care with an interdisciplinary team
- Provided pre, intra and postpartum care for mothers and newborns
- Assessed condition of patients during labor and provided appropriate care
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
Nursing-Clinical Experience, Med Surg & Peds
Woodhull Hospital
- Administered medications and fluids, monitored vital signs, and implemented interventions to maintain patient stability
- Assisted in management of complex trauma cases, including multiple trauma patients and patients with severe injuries
- Collaborate with pediatric specialists to create individualized care plans and track patient progress
- Educated families on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
Nursing- Clinical Experience, Med Surg & Pysch
Bellevue Hospital
- Performed rapid assessments prioritizing care based on acuity and severity of injuries
- Performed assessments prioritizing care based on acuity and severity of injuries
- Assisted in providing care that is trauma-informed, addressing the impact of trauma on mental health
- Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments, developed individualized care plans, and implemented evidence-based interventions
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY01-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY12.2024
Skills
- Patient care management
- Executed cardiac monitoring procedures
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Clinical specimen gathering
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Efficient patient transfer
- Healthcare equipment upkeep
- Managed admission workflows
- Team-oriented communication
- Electrocardiogram administration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Bed preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient hygiene management
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Expiration Date 03/2027
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Expiration Date 04/2027
- Infection Control & Barrier Precautions: Expiration Date 06/2025
- Child Abuse: New York Mandated Reporter Training: Expiration Date 06/2025
Timeline
Patient Care Associate (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit)
Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Nursing- Clinical Experience, Labor and Delivery
Kings County Hospital
Nursing-Clinical Experience, Med Surg & Peds
Woodhull Hospital
Nursing- Clinical Experience, Med Surg & Pysch
Bellevue Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Associate Degree - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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