Anita Piccininni
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mountainside Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to mentor new RNs and advocate for patient rights. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills enhance patient care and education, ensuring compliance with policies and infection control standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, NJ
12.2021 - Current
- Performed thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
JDT Villa & Lincoln Park Renaissance Rehab
Lincoln Park, NJ
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSkills
- Intravenous catheter insertion
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient Education
- Critical thinking
- Pre and post-operative patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Infection prevention and control
- Pain management
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency procedures
Certification
- Registered Nurse New Jersey State Board of Nursing: License #26NR21672200 - Renewal date: 05/31/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification American Red Cross - Renewal date: 04/2025
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
JDT Villa & Lincoln Park Renaissance Rehab
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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