Yajaira Centeno
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Staff Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse with a proven track record at NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Medical Center, specializing in Mother/Baby, as well as Transitional Nurse in Labor and Delivery Units. As an expert in neonatal resuscitation and providing emotional support, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and care standards. Skilled in healthcare team collaboration and developmental care, my approach led to a notable reduction in hospital-acquired infections.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent data.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings, which resulted in improved symptoms management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Staff Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Medical Assistant
Adrienne L. Simone, MD
04.2004 - 12.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2023
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Emotional Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Reliable and Responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
NYC Health + Hospitals- Woodhull Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Adrienne L. Simone, MD
04.2004 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
EPIC
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