PMHNP
LAYLA ASSAD
Atlantic Healthcare System Overlook Medical Center
Annandale,NJ
35
Years of experience
1
Certification
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
RN- Electrophysiology Lab
10 Years 5 Months- Provide care in an OR setting for pacemaker and defibrillator insertions.
- Assist with Catheter ablations in Afib, Aflutter, PVC, VT ablations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN- Cath Lab
7 Years 9 Months- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Scrub an assist during catheterizations procedures.
RN- PICU Transport Clinical Coordinator
4 Years 6 Months- Facilitate and coordinate transport of critically ill neonate, pediatric and adolescents to Morristown PICU.
- Utilize critical experience and skills to safely transport critically ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN-PICU
3 Years 6 Months- Provided targeted care and treatment to pediatric and adolescent patients in critical care setting.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Respiratory Therapist
7 Years 4 Months- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1 Year- Assessed psychiatric symptoms and developed individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications, monitoring efficacy, adherence, and adverse reactions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and social workers to align treatment goals.
- Conducted crisis interventions for acute behavioral health presentations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Respiratory Sciences
Skills
Adult/Pediatric critical care nursing
Cardiac catheterization Lab scrub and circulator
Electrophysiology lab: Pacemaker
defibrillator placement
Catheter Ablation circulator
Respiratory therapy
Certification
- ACLS, BLS
- Licensed RN
- RRT
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Healthcare System Overlook Medical Center
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
RN- Electrophysiology Lab
Atlantic Health System
06.2016 - CurrentRead More
RN- Cath Lab
Atlantic Health System
09.2008 - 06.2016Read More
RN- PICU Transport Clinical Coordinator
Atlantic Health System
03.2004 - 09.2008Read More
RN-PICU
Atlantic Health System
09.2000 - 03.2004Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Atlantic Health System
05.1992 - 09.1999Read More
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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SUNY At Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science from Cardio-Respiratory Sciences
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