Clarissa C.

Clarissa C. is a highly experienced healthcare professional specializing in nursing and art therapy, currently serving as a Senior Staff Nurse at NYU Langone Health since February 2018. In this role, Clarissa manages patient admissions and care in both the Prep/PACU and SICU/CTICU settings, working with a wide range of surgical and critically ill patients. Prior to this, Clarissa held various positions, including Art Therapist in pediatric settings and Teaching Assistant roles, where skills in art therapy were applied to address emotional and psychosocial needs. Clarissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Long Island University, a Master's degree in Art Therapy from New York University, and a dual Bachelor's degree in Fine and Studio Arts and Psychology from Binghamton University.