Caren Brusch, RN

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October 2020-June 2021 Department of Education School Nurse Bronx, NY

Assessed students, provided care and documented visit; administered and/or supervised medication to students

Communicated effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents

Maintained adequate and updated student health records; obtained position from Comprehensive Resources

August 2015-September 2020 The Bridge Assertive Community Team Community Health Nurse Bronx, NY

Provided crisis intervention services in office and in the community by servicing individual healthcare needs

Responsible for nursing assessments, administering provider ordered intramuscular injections and medications

Consulted with the ACT team on medication or health issues and collaborated with psychiatrist and nurses

November 2014-August 2015 Avicenna Surgery Center Operating Room Nurse Bronx, NY

Collaboratively worked with the surgeon and anesthesia providers to determine surgical patient needs

Provided intraoperative nursing to patients undergoing surgery with knowledge about scrub and circulation duties

Assumed responsibility for patient care, documentation and ensured a safe environment

November 2014-Febuary 2015 Alternate Staffing Home Care Services Managed Care Nurse Brooklyn, NY

Assessed the physical and psychological needs of clients through interview, observation and physical examination

Provided direct patient care to clients, developed, prepared and submitted clinical reports to continue home care

Established the initial ongoing plan of treatment acceptable to client/patent and significant others

Developed a plan of care and evaluated the day to day performances of paraprofessionals

September 2013-April 2015 Sunnyside Health Care Services Home Health Aide Queens, NY

Assisted with treatments as ordered by physician; follow instructions provided by patient care plan

Planned and delivered individualized appropriate care to patients

Provided frequent transfers; assist patients with daily life skills- dressing, hygiene, and feeding

August 2012-May 2013 Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing Library Aid Mt. Vernon, NY

Assisted with maintaining reference books

Provided additional administrative support to Student Services as necessary

September 2006-January 2011 Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Surgical Technician New York, NY

Provided relief to employees in a variety of surgical services

Extensive experience in Orthopedic and Sports surgery; Total shoulder and Arthroscopy procedures

Accomplishments

August 2012-May 2014 Montefiore School of Nursing Class President Mount Vernon, NY

Communicated with school officials and classmates concerns

Coordinated events to provide career development, social and educational need of fellow students

Education

June 2014 Montefiore School of Nursing GPA 3.24/4.0 AS Nursing Mount Vernon, NY

July 2013 Sunnyside Citywide Home Care Services H.H.A. Certification Queens, NY

August 2012 Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Medical Assistant Bronx, NY

July & August 2012 Saint Barnabas Hospital Internship- M.A. Bronx, NY

November 2000 Consortium for Worker Education/Training Surgical Technician Staten Island, NY

May 1994 University of Hartford BS Biology West Hartford, CT

Minor- Psychology

References Available Upon Request