Andrea L. Costanza
Montvale
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, IVF Nurse Specializing in Infertility
University Reproductive Associates
Hasbrouck Heights
01.2004 - Current
- Executed responsibilities as infertility nurse, and surgical coordinator.
- Assisted physicians with follicular and OB ultrasounds, while communicating lab results.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Educated patients on IVF and IUI procedures to promote informed decision-making.
- Coordinated scheduling of surgeries and managed pre-op and post-op visits across three hospitals.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions with accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established patient care plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Infertility Nurse Care Manager
WIN Healthcare
White Plains
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Approved and denied IVF cycles and surgeries based on clinical evaluations.
- Evaluated and authorized medications while conducting patient education.
- Implemented comprehensive teaching programs for patients and families.
Clinical Staff Nurse 3W, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Pascack Valley Hospital
Westwood
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Performed direct patient care in medical/surgical telemetry unit.
- Managed telemetry monitors, EKGs, and ventilators for patient monitoring.
- Administered blood transfusions, IV therapy, wound care, and medications efficiently.
- Delivered care to patients with complex conditions such as dialysis and oncology.
- Provided support for recovery from knee and hip replacements, congestive heart failure, and dementia.
- Monitored patients with COPD and CVA, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted with cardioversions as necessary, under clinical protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey12.1998
Skills
- Patient education
- Basic and advanced life support
- Patient management and care
- Clinical judgment and evaluation
- Medication administration
- IVF procedures
- Assessment skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, New Jersey
- Licensed Registered Nurse, New York
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infertility Nurse Care Manager
WIN Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2015
RN, IVF Nurse Specializing in Infertility
University Reproductive Associates
01.2004 - Current
Clinical Staff Nurse 3W, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Pascack Valley Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2007
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
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