Alana Hooghuis
Monroe
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and mentor staff, contributing to improved patient outcomes and a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ
03.2010 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during procedures.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitor and administer cardiac stress tests including cardioversion with sedation, nuclear stress tests, stress echocardiograms with bubble studies while using AHA guidelines for ACLS certification as well as BLS certification.
- Monitoring all implanted cardiac devices which include pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders. Functions within monitoring these devices include any abnormal rhythms (A-fib, A-tach, V-tach, V-fib) and triage patients based off of clinical observations to the EP office or the emergency room.
- Overtime includes acting within a cardiac telemetry nurse role while accompanying patients to and from testing while on a monitor.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Acting in a leadership role as charge nurse for the Cardiac Device Center which include cardiac technicians
- Strong background in cardiovascular care of patients
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular by the ANCC
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Saint Elizabeth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Elizabeth University