Zuleika Guzman
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Allen, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care for adult patients with varied medical and surgical needs.
- Complete assessments, give medications, and track vital signs to support patient stability.
- Work with physicians, physical therapists, and case managers to build and carry out care plans.
- Use clinical judgment to identify changes in patient status and respond quickly.
- Teach patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions to support recovery and reduce readmission risk.
- Document care accurately in electronic health records in line with hospital procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follow infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement practices in alignment with Joint Commission and hospital standards.
- Provided empathetic support to patients during recovery, fostering trust and comfort.
Nurse Assistant – Float Pool (ICU, Step-Down, ED, Med-Surg, Postpartum)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Allen, NY
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered compassionate care and assisted with ADLs to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Supported patient admissions, transfers, and discharges across multiple units.
- Took and recorded manual vital signs; reported abnormal findings promptly, assisted with hygiene, mobility, and skin integrity maintenance.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
Research Administrative Assistant – Cardiology Department
Weill Cornell Medicine
, NY
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Supported PVDOMICS research study; assisting with compliance and data collection.
- Coordinated schedules, travel, and administrative tasks for lab staff, maintained financial records, and resolved transactional discrepancies.
- Managed documentation for grant applications and compliance requirements.
Senior Medical Secretary – Pulmonary Department
Weill Cornell Medicine
, NY
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Handled insurance verification, patient reminders, and outpatient navigation
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination for multiple providers.
- Processed insurance authorizations and verified patient eligibility efficiently.
Clerk – COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Sites
Northwell Health
, NY
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed appointment scheduling and check-in/out processes.
- Provided patient support and trained new clerical staff.
- Processed patient information into electronic health records system.
- Assisted in maintaining organized patient files and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY01-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License Valid through 8/2028, Basic Life Support (BLS) – Valid through 6/2027
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Nurse Assistant – Float Pool (ICU, Step-Down, ED, Med-Surg, Postpartum)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2025
Research Administrative Assistant – Cardiology Department
Weill Cornell Medicine
09.2021 - 07.2024
Senior Medical Secretary – Pulmonary Department
Weill Cornell Medicine
09.2021 - 10.2022
Clerk – COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Sites
Northwell Health
03.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent