Zanai Venable
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate new graduate nurse with experience in psychiatric and medical surgical settings, including oncology. Proficient in crisis management, patient deescalation/safety and therapeutic communication, with a proven ability to adapt to high acuity environments. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient centered care while enhancing critical thinking skills in fast paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Psych Nurse Extern
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support and safety planning
- Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological and emotional status
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others
Mental Health worker
RWJ Barnabas Health
Jersey City, NJ
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with vital signs, EKGs, and direct patient care delivery
- Supported RNs in providing patient centered care while ensuring safety
- Built rapport and provided emotional support to behavioral health patients
- Collaborated on core plans and monitorad patient progress clearly
Human Service Assistant
Greystone Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plain, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provide compassionate support to individuals with mental health challenges
- Proficiently assess and document vital signs for patients
- Monitor and document clients' behaviors, emotional states, and progress daily
- Participate in training and professional development to stay updated on best practices in psychiatric care
Babysitter
Care Babysitting
Cranford, NJ
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitating age-appropriate activities to entertain and enhance children's development
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut
Edison, New Jersey
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Encouraged and persuaded customers per shift to sign up for rewards program in a professional manner
- Consulted customers daily by creating outfit inspirations while maintaining a neat sales floor and fitting room
Warehouse Associate
Nordstrom SSA
Edison, NJ
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Encouraged and persuaded 20-30 customers per shift to sign up for rewards program in a professional manner
- Consulted 15-20 customers daily by creating outfit inspirations while maintaining a neat sales floor and fitting room
Internship Student
Kipp Nj
Newark, New Jersey
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed school operation teams to ensure school recruitment and enrollment efforts are planned and executed
- Processed meticulous records and updated the applicant tracking systems daily
- Identified and evaluated a range of student recruitment events including recruitment fairs, community organized events, etc
Sales Associate/Stock
Tommy Hilfiger
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Showcased an organized and manageable off-site storage area and store front; Processed 10-15 boxes of merchandise daily
- Utilized a radio to convey requested clothing items to colleagues
- Surpassed daily sales from previous years sales goal; engaged with 35-40 customers daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health With A Concentration in Health And Society
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Patient de-escalation and crisis interventions
- Therapeutic communication
- Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Emotional resilience and adaptability
Certification
Epinephrine AutoInjector (EpiPen) Certification, Allergy Advocates New York, 04/17/2025
Stop the Bleed Course, ACS Committee on Trauma, 02/18/2024
Suicide Prevention Training Certificate, Zero Suicide Institute, 04/20/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, The American Heart Association, 07/23-07/25
Volunteer Experience
Upstate Cancer Center | Syracuse, NY
Child Life Specialist Volunteer
January 2023-May 2023
- Assist with Child Life Specialist duties
- Foster and engage in activities with children
YWCA Women's Residence | Syracuse, NY
Internship
January 2023-May 2023
- Assist women with life skills, job rendinest, and interview preparation
- Supported residant in a trauma informed, empowering environment
- Collaborated with cate manager to promote independence and resilience
Timeline
Adolescent Psych Nurse Extern
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health worker
RWJ Barnabas Health
05.2024 - 08.2024
Human Service Assistant
Greystone Psychiatric Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Care Babysitting
05.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut
06.2022 - 03.2023
Internship Student
Kipp Nj
06.2022 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
Nordstrom SSA
12.2020 - 01.2023
Sales Associate/Stock
Tommy Hilfiger
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science - Public Health With A Concentration in Health And Society
Syracuse University