Woody Lapoterie
New York City
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department. Expertise in managing acute psychiatric disorders and emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions and effective patient education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
The Bronx
06.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department, managing medical, surgical, and psychiatric patients across lifespan.
- Delivered care to patients with acute psychiatric disorders, substance intoxication, withdrawal, and behavioral emergencies, ensuring safety and therapeutic management.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, triage evaluations, and ongoing monitoring of clinical status to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
- Participate in rapid response and trauma resuscitation, providing critical care interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated clinical judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
New York
11.2009 - 09.2021
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments and medications to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status with advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure timely interventions.
- Ensured proper operation and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment at all times.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems by setting up ventilators and adjusting settings per physician orders to optimize patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
New York, NY12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
North Brunswick, NJ12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
New York05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency care
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mental health support
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
11.2009 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY