Professional Portfolio Monica M. Mena

Montefiore Einstein, Nurse Family Partnership

Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Bronx NY

January 2025 - Present

• Oversee and mentor a team of Nurse Home Visitors serving low-income, first-time mothers, ensuring alignment with national Nurse-Family Partnership standards while tailoring approaches to Bronx communities.
• Drive strategic growth by identifying underserved populations, expanding outreach, and aligning program services with broader community health goals—focusing on maternal health equity and culturally responsive care.
• Build partnerships with nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and healthcare providers to foster cross-sector collaboration and resource integration.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to executive leadership, contributing to discussions on program design, community engagement strategies, and digital communication outreach.
• Host quarterly forums and educational sessions to engage stakeholders, share community health insights, and build a cohesive referral network of social service providers and maternal health leaders.
• Utilize data-informed strategies to monitor outcomes, advocate for policy change, and secure community trust—leading to increased program referrals and retention.
• Champion innovation by piloting wellness education series, bilingual materials, and digital communications to improve access and donor support.

Mama Tingo EHS/Dominican Women's Development Center

Pediatric Nurse Consultant, New York NY

March 2024 - Present

• Conduct comprehensive pediatric health screenings and maintain up-to-date physical and immunization records for enrolled children.
• Assist families in navigating and accessing appropriate medical care based on individualized health assessments and medical reports.
• Educate staff, parents, and children on evidence-based health practices to promote lifelong wellness.
• Promote and monitor environmental health and safety standards within the Early Head Start setting.
• Provide home visits to support child wellness, parent education, and engagement with program services.
• Support community outreach and recruitment efforts to connect underserved families with early childhood services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold the holistic, family-centered philosophy of the Early Head Start program.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with health and safety protocols in accordance with EHS policies and regulations.

HEALTHFIRST

Nurse Care Manager, Remote

September 2023 - January 2024

• Planned, managed and coordinated physical and/or behavioral care with members, collaborating with clinicians and health care team members.
• Responsible for applying care management principles when engaging members and addressing coordination of the member’s health care services.
• Conducted assessments to identify barriers and opportunities for interventions and developed care plans that aligned with the physician’s treatment plans and recommended interventions that aligned with proposed goals.
• Documented all encounters with providers, members, and vendors in the appropriate system in accordance with internal and established documentation procedures; followed up as needed; and provided care plan updates.

NYU Langone

NYU Langone Long Island

Community Nurse Educator, Long Island NY

February 2023 - Present

• Assess community health needs and develop responsive, culturally relevant wellness programming for diverse populations across Long Island.
• Design and facilitate evidence-based educational workshops on topics such as maternal health, chronic disease prevention, mental wellness, and nutrition.
• Collaborate with community health workers to deliver health education initiatives that drive long-term impact.
• Analyze community health data to identify disparities and target outreach efforts for maximum effectiveness.
• Research and implement evidence-informed strategies to improve population health outcomes and access to care.
• Advocate for policies and partnerships that support health equity, preventative care, and community resource access.

NPORT STAFFING

NYC/DOE

School Nurse, Queens NY

September 2021 - January 2025

• Delivered direct nursing care, first aid, and health assessments to students across multiple NYC public schools.
• Developed and managed individualized care plans for students with acute and chronic conditions, ensuring seamless coordination with families, teachers, and medical providers..
• Administered daily medications and treatments in compliance with physician orders and DOE protocols.
• Maintained accurate and confidential documentation of all student health visits, incidents, and care interventions.
• Collaborated with public health advisors, school physicians, and community partners to provide health screenings, make referrals, and ensure timely follow-up care.
• Played a critical role in promoting student wellness and supporting school-based health initiatives in underserved communities.

Nurse Family Partnership

Public Health Solutions

Nurse Home Visitor, Queens NY

April 2018 - June 2021

• Delivered home-based nursing care and case management to a caseload of up to 26 low-income, first time mothers from pregnancy through their child’s second birthday.
• Built therapeutic relationships using reflective practice and motivational interviewing to support maternal health, parenting, and goal achievement.
• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Provided education, counseling, and referrals across NFP domains, ensuring timely access to health and social services.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and documented all care for Medicaid billing and quality assurance compliance.

Thank you!

Nurses dispense comfort, compassion and caring without even a prescription.

Connect with me

mmenarn@icloud.com