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Maria Elizabeth Laqui, RN, BSN
Profile Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Psychology
Experienced in acute care and long term care
Detail-oriented, flexible and reliable
Team player and multitasker
Education 1993
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Mary Chiles College in Nursing
Manila, Philippines
1979
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines
Licensure PROFESSIONAL REGISTERED NURSE
State of New York
State of New Jersey
Certification Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, IV
Therapy certified
Experience Registered Nurse
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, 10457
January 2013- PRESENT
Evaluate patient's vital signs and laboratory data to determine
emergency intervention needs. Administer medications
intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes or by other
methods. Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such
as cardiac monitors, ventilator, oxygen delivery devices,
transducers, and pressure lines. Titrate medications, assess patient's
pain levels and sedation requirements. Monitor fluid intake and
output, changes in respiratory status and institute appropriate
interventions. Administer blood and blood products, monitoring
patient's for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reaction.
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy,
endotracheal intubation, arterial line insertion and elective

2. cardioversion. Participates or initiates CPR and codes when
necessary. Collect specimens for laboratory tests. Document
patient's treatment plans, interventions, outcomes or care plan
revisions. Act as patient advocate, providing education and support
to patient's families. Provide post mortem care.
Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016
January 4, 2012- present
Directs and implements patient care through assessment and
documentation in accordance with facility guidelines and
protocols. Provides flexible coverage in medical-surgical units.
Concourse Rehab and Care Center
Bronx, New York
July 2008-present
Directs, initiates and implements patient care in a long-term
facility’s 40-bed vent unit
CLINICAL NURSE
MEDICINE
June 2008-Oct.2010
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Plans, directs nursing activities to assigned patients in the unit with
supervision by unit manager. Performs assessments in a systematic
manner on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
Implements care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner utilizing
protocols, procedures and standards of care. Performs
documentation, following outcome- based standards and guidelines
used in the facility.
Contributed substantially for the unit’s exceptional patient
satisfaction by exhibiting motivation and dedication in providing
the highest quality of patient care.
CLINICAL NURSE
SPINAL CORD INJURY UNIT
February 2006-May 2008
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Provides and directs competent and safe nursing care to patients

3. with motor and functional impairment through interdisciplinary
teamwork. Assist patients learn how to manage their own physical
care by developing self care skills. Teach patients about prevention
and medical complications in adapting to an altered lifestyle that
maximizes independence
STAFF NURSE
May 2004-October 2005
St. Patrick’s Home
Bronx, New York City
STAFF NURSE
February 2003- April 2004
Kingsbridge Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center
Bronx, New York City
STAFF NURSE
August 2002-February 2003
Concourse Rehabilitation and Care Center
Bronx, New York City.
Directs, initiates and implements patient care in long term care
facility, assists physician during exams and procedures,
administer medications, perform wound dressings, initiate and
update nursing care plan.
Professional Member
Affiliation New York State Nurses Association
References available on request.