Andrene Brivett
Springfield
Summary
Doctorates prepared Nursing Supervisor with extensive leadership experience across subacute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospital settings. Experienced in staff supervision, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, wound care management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment, CIWA-Ar and COWS withdrawal monitoring, documentation improvement, and quality patient care outcomes. Strong background in clinical leadership, care coordination, hospice and palliative care, and fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Care One Livingston
Orange, NJ
01.2018 - Current
- Provide clinical and operational oversight for a 30-bed subacute unit while maintaining regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
- Supervise nursing staff performance, clinical documentation standards, and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Conduct staff education and reinforce clinical competencies to improve team performance and patient outcomes.
- Perform advanced assessments including wound staging, ostomy management, respiratory care oversight, and head-to-toe evaluations.
- Conduct CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments to monitor alcohol and opioid withdrawal symptoms and support safe medication management protocols.
- Monitor patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms and communicate changes in condition to interdisciplinary teams and providers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care planning and maintain patient safety standards.
- Oversee hospice and palliative care delivery while supporting goals-of-care discussions and patient-centered comfort measures.
Nursing Supervisor
Kessler Institute
Chester, NJ
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Provide clinical and operational oversight for a 30-bed subacute unit while maintaining regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
- Supervise nursing staff performance, clinical documentation standards, and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Conduct staff education and reinforce clinical competencies to improve team performance and patient outcomes.
- Perform advanced assessments including wound staging, ostomy management, respiratory care oversight, and head-to-toe evaluations.
- Conduct CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments to monitor alcohol and opioid withdrawal symptoms and support safe medication management protocols.
- Monitor patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms and communicate changes in condition to interdisciplinary teams and providers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care planning and maintain patient safety standards.
- Oversee hospice and palliative care delivery while supporting goals-of-care discussions and patient-centered comfort measures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley
Westwood, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across hospital, rehabilitation, and subacute settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in healthcare delivery.
- Led nursing initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores through enhanced service delivery and communication techniques.
Nursing Supervisor
St. Catherine of Sienna Home & Facility
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Provide clinical and operational oversight for a 30-bed subacute unit while maintaining regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
- Supervise nursing staff performance, clinical documentation standards, and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Conduct staff education and reinforce clinical competencies to improve team performance and patient outcomes.
- Perform advanced assessments including wound staging, ostomy management, respiratory care oversight, and head-to-toe evaluations.
- Conduct CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments to monitor alcohol and opioid withdrawal symptoms and support safe medication management protocols.
- Monitor patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms and communicate changes in condition to interdisciplinary teams and providers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care planning and maintain patient safety standards.
- Oversee hospice and palliative care delivery while supporting goals-of-care discussions and patient-centered comfort measures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside
Glen Ridge, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across hospital, rehabilitation, and subacute settings.
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Hospital
Des Moines, IA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across hospital, rehabilitation, and subacute settings.
Travel Registered Nurse
Menorah Center for Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across hospital, rehabilitation, and subacute settings.
Care Coordinator
Dominican Nuns
Summit, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Managed case coordination, medication management, and individualized care planning.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Coordinated with physicians and nursing staff to develop comprehensive care strategies while maintaining resident dignity and safety.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care
Walden University
Baltimore, MD01-2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Baltimore, MD01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Baltimore, MD01-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Corrections and Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01-1994
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY01-1991
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- CIWA-Ar Assessment
- COWS Assessment
- Withdrawal Monitoring
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Detoxification Support Care
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Clinical Decision Making
- Problem Solving & Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Staff Education & Training
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Kessler Institute
07.2025 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley
01.2022 - 01.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside
01.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Menorah Center for Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Nursing Supervisor
Care One Livingston
01.2018 - Current
Care Coordinator
Dominican Nuns
01.2011 - 01.2019
Nursing Supervisor
St. Catherine of Sienna Home & Facility
01.2010 - 01.2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Corrections and Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Hostos Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care
Walden University
AWARDS & HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Walden University | Baltimore, MD, 2018, 2020, 2023, AARP Study of Geriatrics Academic Achievement Award, Muhlenberg School of Nursing | Plainfield, NJ | 2009