Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Clinical Rotations
Projects
Professional References
Languages
Timeline
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Aleksandra Zdan

Harrison,NJ

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with an Intermediate Care and Neuroscience background.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

JFK University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Provides compassionate care to patients in the acute care setting, administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Contributed to securing JFK’s Magnet Designation through exceptional patient care
  • Educated new graduate nurses and nurse externs, enhancing their confidence, clinical skills, and knowledge
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving patient outcomes post-discharge
  • Received a Daisy Award Nomination in 2024
  • Preceptor for Nurse Externs, 2024

Patient Access Services Representative

Clara Maass Medical Center
10.2014 - 03.2022
  • Managed patient intake and registration, ensuring a seamless experience and reduction of wait times to 10 minutes or less
  • Worked closely with medical staff to facilitate patient flow, enhancing overall departmental efficiency and higher patient satisfaction scores
  • Streamlined insurance verification processes, improving accuracy and compliance with insurance guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
10.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2022

Master of Public Administration -

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
07.2013

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Infection control measures
  • Care Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Ethical Practice

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

Affiliations

  • National Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Clinical Rotations

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Acute care nursing experience in various departments, including medical-surgical units.


Bristol Myers-Squibb Children’s Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Pediatric clinical experience, focusing on child health, pediatric care, and family-centered care practices.


Trinitas Regional Medical CenterNew Point Campus, Behavioral Health, Elizabeth, NJ, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Behavioral health rotation, gaining experience with mental health disorders and treatment in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Projects

Nurses Week 2024 T-shirt Design Winner, 2024 

Daisy Award Nominee, 2024 

Nurse Extern Preceptor, 2024

Professional References

Nicole Fellhauer, Nurse Leader of 4 West

nicole.fellhauer@hmhn.org

732-428-6759


Professor Angela Contrino

William Paterson University of New Jersey

davisa96@wpunj.edu

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Nurse

JFK University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Patient Access Services Representative

Clara Maass Medical Center
10.2014 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Paterson University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinitas School of Nursing

Master of Public Administration -

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers University
Aleksandra Zdan