Zorina Bacchus
New Milford,CT
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Danbury Hospital, skilled in medication administration and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to providing compassionate support while ensuring accurate electronic health records, fostering a safe and healing environment for patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Explained the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and bedside monitors.
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health care agency
Manhattan , NY
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Maintained safe, clean environments in client homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Documented client care activities and communicated with healthcare teams.
- Provided support for clients moving in bed, standing, or walking using proper body mechanics techniques.
Esthetician- Certified Medical Laser Technician
Beauty Fix Med Spa
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed laser hair removal, IPL, and fractional laser treatments via Venus Concept technology
- Performed micro-needling treatments with FDA Skin pen and chemical peels with VI Peel’s.
- Certified and trained in Ultherapy to boost skin collagen deep into the dermal tissue.
- Certified and trained in Cool Sculpt and Cool Tone services to assist in client weight loss goals.
- Trained and performed Delfin Butt Vaccum Therapy.
- Product knowledge of Neocutis and Skin Better Science
- Maintained and organize patient’s charts for everyday use via Mind and Body and RX Portal.
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician/Front Desk Manager
Ease Med Spa & Wellness Group
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Performed laser removal treatment on various clientele
- Experience and knowledge of Apogee Cynosure Laser Alex 755 and Yag 1064
- Performed skin care treatments to help repair and correct the skin with Dermal Infusion Skin Extraction and Hydration
- Maintained and organize patient’s charts for everyday use via Spa Booker
- Educated and teach clients about specialized home care regimens for pre and post care treatments
- Meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician
Health Beauty & Wellness-Quick Bleach
11.2013 - 10.2017
- Performed laser hair removal, foto facial treatments, skin rejuvenation, cavitation weight loss reduction therapy and body contouring treatments
- Trained in Hydra Facial and micro-needling face treatments to infuse antioxidants and promote collagen
- Maintained and organized patient’s charts for everyday use
- Educated clients about specialized home care regimens for pre and post treatment
- Met or exceeded monthly sales goals
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician
American Laser Skincare
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Experienced with diode, pulse light and candela’s gentle max pro lasers
- Educated clients about healthy skincare practices and skin care products
- Promoted a friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience
- Organized and maintained accurate records of clients
Assistant Manager
American Laser Skincare
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted with technician training to improve productivity and performance
- Implemented programs and practices to drive sales
- Created a relaxed and inviting environment for clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTBachelor of Science - Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition
Lehman College/City-University of New York
Bronx, NYAssociate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College/City-University of New York
Bronx, NYSkills
- BLS, CPR/AED certification, Knowledge of End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
Certification
- License: Registered Nurse: 979110
- New York Board of Nursing
- License: Registered Nurse: 227278
- Connecticut Board of Nursing
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- All clinical experience utilized skills such as assisting with patient care under registered nurses' supervision, observing and practicing nursing procedures and techniques, and learning how to provide safe and effective patient care. Other tasks included assisting with nursing assessment, medication administration, and wound care along with communicating with patients and their families to provide emotional support and education
- Nathaniel Witherall, Geriatric Clinical, Greenwich, CT July 2022
- Norwalk Hospital Association, Medical Surgical I Clinical, Norwalk CT Sept. 2022 - Dec. 2022
- Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center, Mental Health Clinical, Bridgeport, CT Sept. 2022 - Oct. 2022
- Yale New Haven Hospital, Medical Surgical II Clinical, New Haven, CT Jan 2023 - April 2023
- Yale New Haven Hospital, Pediatrics clinical, New Haven, CT March 2023-April 2023
- Life Health and Wellness Center, Inc, Population Health Clinical, Ansonia, CT May 2023 - June 2023
- Danbury Hospital, Maternity, Danbury, CT June 2023 - July 2023
- Stamford Hospital, Transition, Medical Surgical CT July 2023 - August 2023
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Certificate: Esthiology of Skincare June 2010
- 600-hour New York State Esthetics License
- PCA Skin, Phoenix, AZ Certified PCA Chemical Peels August 2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Danbury Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Esthetician- Certified Medical Laser Technician
Beauty Fix Med Spa
04.2021 - 08.2021
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health care agency
09.2018 - 06.2025
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician/Front Desk Manager
Ease Med Spa & Wellness Group
07.2014 - 04.2021
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician
Health Beauty & Wellness-Quick Bleach
11.2013 - 10.2017
Esthetician- Certified Laser Technician
American Laser Skincare
06.2012 - 10.2013
Assistant Manager
American Laser Skincare
12.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition
Lehman College/City-University of New York
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Bronx Community College/City-University of New York