Ivy Joan Verwasa, BSN RN
**** ****** ******, ********, *** York
917-***-**** **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Professional Registered Nurse, driven and compassionate with dynamic customer service skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks, utilizing critical thinking and providing quality patient care. Able to multi-task and efficiently manage changing priorities with fluency in English, Filipino and basic Arabic languages. EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn, NY September 2020-Present
● Provided nursing care in 40 bed stepdown unit to ill patients with various diagnosis, such as: trach-ventilated patients, stroke, septic shock, cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory failure requiring BIPAP/High flow oxygen system management
● Apply sound clinical judgment, prioritization, and clear communication to accelerate and bridge gaps in patient care.
● Quickly adapt and build trust and strong rapport with patients, families and coworkers
● Wound care team representative- educated peers on assessment, documentation and treatment of different wounds, wound VAC.
Service Aide
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn, NY April 2020-August 2020
● Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 240 bed long term facility.
● Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assisted devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
● Provided a list of nosocomial pressure ulcers which includes resident’s name, site, treatment and dates of evaluation.
Flight Attendant
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
November 2010- October 2019
● Inspected interior of aircraft, prior to, during and after flights to make sure emergency equipment was in place
● Operated in compliance with all airline and federal aviation regulations to ensure complete compliance with safety and security procedures
● Attended workshops and training in guest service, sales, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures
● Attended training for First Class and Business Class passengers for further develop professional skills
● Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment, including seat belts to educate passengers prior to takeoff and delivered in-depth safety presentations to passenger
● Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines June 2006- March 2010 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
● Registered Nurse (RN), New York Board of Nursing ( September 2, 2020- August 31, 2023)
● Basic Life Support (August 8, 2020- August 2022)