JOY MELODY P. BESINAN, RN, BSN
55-19 69TH PLACE . MASPETH, NY . JOYBESINAN@YAHOO.COM . (347) 415 – 7366
Skilled and competent Registered Nurse offering nursing specialty care while maintaining the standards
of nursing practice. Continuously strive to improve skill and knowledge with evidenced based research.
EDUCATION:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, MARCH 2009
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE, 12 C. De Guzman St. Davao City, Philippines
LICENSES:
New York State Registered Nurse License, 2015
CPR, BLS with AED Certification, 2015
ACLS Certification, 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE:
August 2014 – Present
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center – One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY
Staff Nurse in a 16 bed capacity Medical Intensive Care Unit.
• An integral member of the treatment team handling patients in their critical state such sepsis,
hemorrhagic shock, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed.
• Handled different types of treatment therapy such as CVVHD, Massive Transfusion Protocol,
Hypothermic protocol, Sepsis Protocol and DKA protocol.
• Not hesitant on being an advocate for the patient and their family as to whether they are receiving
the appropriate treatment plan, goal and outcome
• Prioritized the needs of the patient based on their current status
• Provided specialize care such titrating vasoactive and insulin medication drips as well other skills
such as IV, foley and dignicare insertions and blood specimen collection.
• Values the input of seasoned nurses
April 2013 – August 2014
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center – One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY
Staff Nurse in a 6 bed capacity Coronary Care Unit
• Involved in the care of patients undergoing Acute MI (STEMI and NSTEMI), Cardiac Arrest,
Life Threatening Arrythmia’s, CHF, Pulmonary Edema, Uncontrolled HTN and those who have

undergone cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion.
• Trained and experienced on initiating and performing ACLS during life threatening events such
as witnessed cardiac arrest, Vtach, Vfib, symptomatic bradycardia
• Handled different types of treatment therapy specific to CCU such as Intraaortic Balloon Pump,
hypothermic protocol after cardiac arrest using alsius or machine, transvenous and
transcutaneous pacemaker, MI protocol.
• Titration and/or maintenance of antiarrythmics, anticoagulants, diuretics, nitrates, digitalis,
vasodilators, inotropics, vasoactive IV medications.
• Closely monitored changes in the patient’s condition as it relates to recent laboratory findings,
cardiac rhythm, vital signs and presenting signs and symptoms.
• Always an advocate on the patients behalf and well-being.
January 2012 – April 2013
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center – One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY
Staff Nurse in a 28 bed capacity Telemetry unit
• Admitted patients with cardiac issues requiring telemtry monitoring as well as transfer to
different unit according to their evolving condition
• Prepared patients undergoing diagnostic exams or special procedure such as ct scan, colonoscopy,
PCI, pacemaker placement.
• Provided teachings throughout length of stay such as patient's right, fall preventive measures,
smoking cessation, heart attack, CHF
• Always an advocate
August 2010 – January 2012
Careline Services – Four Seasons Nursing Home 1555 Rockaway Parkway Brooklyn, NY
Staff Nurse to a 45 bed capacity Subacute Rehabilitation/Ventilator units
• Gained understanding on the importance of interinstitutional communication as well as follow up
care of patients in order to prevent readmissions.
LANGUAGES: Fluent in Filipino – Tagalog/Bisaya
SKILL: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Windows, SIGMA CARE, EPIC
AFFLIATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION: Member of American Association of Critical Care
Nurses, Actively pursuing CCRN and CMS Certification. Actively participates AACN conferences every
year.