Adrienne Markus
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Experienced registered nurse at St. Peter's University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health, excelling in patient assessment and care plan formulation. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through strong communication and teamwork. Expertise in handling complex trauma and psychiatric cases, alongside mentoring staff to encourage ongoing development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
RWJBUH New Brunswick
New Brunswick, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Delivering competent care for diverse adult patients, including trauma and orthopedic cases.
- Managing pre-operative and post-operative assessments, ensuring accurate pain documentation.
- Facilitating patient mobilization post-surgery per Joint Commission standards.
- Providing IMC for higher acuity patients with TBI, PEG tubes, and tracheostomies.
- Executing specialized intermediate care protocols to prevent rapid patient decline.
- Formulating individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performing various bedside nursing duties to support overall patient care.
Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Executed charge nurse duties for two years, ensuring optimal staffing in a fast-paced 40-bed unit.
- Coordinated comprehensive care for stroke, psychiatric, diabetic, and various med-surg patients.
- Conducted cardiac monitoring for timely responses to changes in patients' heart conditions.
- Delivered comprehensive wound care, including initiation and maintenance of wound vacs.
- Performed NG tube insertions to support patient nutrition and medication delivery.
- Oversaw alcohol withdrawal protocols in accordance with SEWS guidelines.
- Conducted patient rounding to ensure safety and uphold cleanliness standards.
- Precepted new graduate and experienced nurses to enhance overall team competency.
Registered Nurse
RWJBUH New Brunswick
New Brunswick, USA
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed alcohol and substance abuse withdrawal in IMC settings.
- Delivered competent care for diverse population of adult patients, including those with psychiatric needs.
- Tailored individualized care plans to meet specific patient requirements.
- Documented patient medication and care accurately and promptly.
- Provided detailed handoff reports to nursing staff for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with social work and case management to facilitate safe discharges or transfers.
Waitress, Key Manager, Certified Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
, USA
02.2008 - 02.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service to guests and their families in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Handled daily cash transactions and prepared bank deposits.
- Executed end-of-night paperwork, ensuring precise documentation.
- Trained new hires while fostering teamwork and adherence to Outback Steakhouse values.
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
, USA
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Created employee schedules for over 80 staff to ensure optimal coverage and operational efficiency.
- Generated monthly budgets for restaurant operations.
- Monitored staff compliance with operational protocols to maintain standards.
- Processed payroll and managed payroll-related documentation.
- Ordered supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Resolved customer complaints to enhance satisfaction and retention.
- Entered and processed invoices for timely payments.
- Conducted end-of-month inventory and analyzed daily profit and loss statements to inform budgeting and financial decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Wound care management
- Care plan development
- Charge nurse duties
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- G-tube care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Patient discharge
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge coordination
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Student Clinical Experience
- NU 496 Preceptorship, 5 weeks, 120+, Post-operative orthopedic floor
- NU 425 Evidenced Based Practice, 15 weeks, 7 hours, Behavioral Health - Psychiatric Floor
- NU 421 Evidenced Based Practice, 15 weeks, 7 hours, Nursing Practice in the Community - Beacon of Life
- NU 371 Evidenced Based Practice, 15 weeks, 9 hours, Nursing Care of Adult II - Medical Surgical Floor
- NU 323 Evidenced Based Practice, 15 weeks, 7 hours, Nursing Care of Childbearing Families - Maternity Floor
- NU 322 Evidenced Based Practice, 15 weeks, 7 hours, Nursing Care of Childbearing Families - Pediatric Floor
- NU 271 Evidenced Based Practice, 8 weeks, 9 hours, Care of the Older Adult - Medical Surgical Floor
Licensure and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, New Jersey State Board of Nursing, 26NR20357000, 05/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 04/28
- NIHSS Certification, 01/27
- Basic Arrhythmia Course, 07/19, RWJBUH New Brunswick & St. Peter's University Hospital, 12/23
- Adult Intermediate Care Course, 12/19, RWJBUH New Brunswick
- Ultrasound Guided IV Course, 09/25, Live stick certification in progress
Other
- EPIC Training, 01/20/26 - 01/21/26, 16 hours
- Stroke Symposium, 12/08/25, 4.5 hours
- Preceptor Course, 04/24
Affiliations
- ANA - member since 2018
- Sigma Theta Tau - active since 2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RWJBUH New Brunswick
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
RWJBUH New Brunswick
02.2019 - 09.2020
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
09.2011 - 04.2013
Waitress, Key Manager, Certified Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
02.2008 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University