Nurse Practitioner Staff
Resume:
Laura Bentivenga B.A.,RN.,MSN.,FNP-BC
* **** **** * Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
EDUCATION:
AOCNP Certified
Pace University – Lienhardt School of Nursing, Pleasantville, NY
Masters Degree – Family Nurse Practitioner – Graduated May 2008
GPA 3.75
Pace University – Lienhardt School of Nursing, Pleasantville, NY
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
GPA 3.38
Pace University – Dyson College, Pleasantville, NY
Bachelor’s Degree, Literature/Communication
Experience:
New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital-Infusion Center June 2016-Present
Hudson Valley Hospital Hematology Group Nov 2013-June 2016
Hudson Valley Cardiology Group, Cortlandt Manor, NY July 2008 – Oct 2013
Family Nurse Practitioner –
* Responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow-up of patients with cardiovascular illness, including nuclear stress testing under the supervision of 1 or more physicians in the Group.
* Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the
populace in the practice while administering quality patient care.
* Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which
allows for consultation, collaboration and referral.
* Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical
treatment and/or medications.
* Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistant with
regulatory standards.
* Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature and “hands-on
training” and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice.
Research Coordinator-
Coordinate and administer research study associated activities. Assist in project planning, and insures
That pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Serve as
Administrative liason for the project. Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating
policies and procedures.
* Coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives.
* Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities..
* Collect and manage data on numerous patients participating in multiple clinical trials.
* Coordinate the day-to-day activities of support staff.
* Perform patient visits, including blood draws and dispensing medication.
* Obtain and submit regulatory documents to trial sponsors, Contract Research Organizations and
Internal Review Boards.
White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY Jan 2006 – July 2008
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
*Responsibilities similar to those at Phelps memorial Emergency Room.
Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, Tarrytown, NY Nov 2003-Dec 2005
Staff Nurse
*Responsibility as Case Manager for a group of home-bound patients. Assessing needs prior to or
post-hospital stay, taking vital signs.
Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY Sept 2001-Nov 2003
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
*Responsible for triaging patients according to their need of care, assist in preparing patients for
Admission or transfer to appropriate unit based on medical requirement.
*Assess the immediate needs of patients and establish priorities for providing individualized quality
nursing care; utilize clinical judgement to determine appropriate intervention.
*Initiate and monitor intravenous and oxygen therapy, blood/blood product transfusion; monitor vital
signs, perform assessment, coordinate lab procedures and carry out doctor’s orders.
*Provide patients and significant others with detailed admission and discharge instructions.
*Coordinate transport of patients for admission and notify receiving unit.
*Report directly to Nursing Supervisor and/or Head Nurse.
Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Cortlandt Manor, NY June 1996-Sept 2001
Charge Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown Unit-Telemetry & Pediatrics (1997-2001)
*Provided primary care to critically-ill, pre-operative and post-operative cardiac patients in close
collaboration with multidisciplinary team; assess the immediate and continuing needs of patients and
establish priorities for providing appropriate interventions based on acuity level.
*Implemented care plans, discharge plans and overall care regimen; provide pre-operative,
post-operative and continuity of care instructions to patients and family members, ensuring compliance
with hospital policies and procedures.
*Initiated and monitored IV therapy/IVPB, oxygen administration, ventilator support, blood and blood
product transfusion, EKG’s, nutritional feedings, tracheotomy and suctioning, laboratory and diagnostic
tests, and pain management.
Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit (1996-1997)
*Worked closely with physician-in-charge and healthcare team members in initiating and implementing
procedures for oncology patients, including preparing patients for scheduled procedures, premedication
and chemotherapy administration, delivery of chemotherapy care and hemodynamics monitoring.
*Perform blood work in preparation for treatment; evaluated laboratory results in conjunction with the
induction of chemotherapy; administered antiemetic as necessary; maintained hydration/fluid balance
before and after chemotherapy.
*Prepared and administered chemotherapeutic agents, monitored vital signs during treatment and
documented any untoward or significant reactions needing immediate interventions.
Dialysis Associates, Stamford, CT 1993-1996 (No longer in Practice)
Staff Nurse
*Responsible for IV therapy, hemodialysis and phlebotomy; accessed central line catheters, fistulas and
grafts for hemodialysis treatment/management; prepared and monitored priming machine and dialyzer
for hemodyalysis patients.
*Closely monitored patients, and instructed patients on proper maintenance of fistula and grafts as well
as laboratory values and fluid balance control; observed, evaluated and documented patients responses
to procedure and reported finding to physician; advised patients to contact the facility for any untoward
reactions or incidents.
*Managed peritoneal dialysis, pre and post-dialysis care, fluid balance assessment, vital signs, phlebotomy
and pain management; monitored the accurate recording of fluid removal during treatment.
*Trained and guided patients to perform peritoneal dialysis at home; provided continuity of care through
home visits and follow-up care, and encouraged family participation to better understand the treatment
process.
*Responsible for setting up transplant evaluations, scheduled and coordinated follow-up visits and
monthly blood screening appointments; supervised and directed unit activities in the absence of the
Head Nurse.
Renal Care, Nanuet, NY 1994-1995 (no records available)
Fee For Service Dialysis Nurse
*Provided hemodialysis treatment to specific caseload of patients in a hospital setting, provided by the
Agency.
*Conducted one-on-one treatment and effectively managed the entire procedure.
CERTIFICATIONS/SEMINARS/VOLUNTEER AWARD:
Westchester Emergency Medical Service Council – Life Saving Award(August 27, 1998)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Hudson Valley Hospital – Pediatrics Certified
American Nephrology Nurses Association. “Kidney Transplantation for the Dialysis Nurse”.
Peekskill Ambulance Service – Volunteer EMT (1996-1998)
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