Antoinette Grant
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented Nurse with over 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and departmental operations. Proven ability to multitask effectively while prioritizing patient needs and managing daily assignments. Expertise includes Acute Care, ICU, Perinatal Services, and Leadership, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment that enhances patient outcomes and supports team collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breast Surgery Nurse Navigator
Northwell Health
NYC, NY
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Initiated communication with patients/ family members on guiding them through the healthcare system.
- Assistance in connecting patients with community and social support services, including transportation, grants & financial needs.
- Served as a liaison & advocate between patient, primary care providers, surgeons, medical oncologists, and other healthcare providers.
- Provided health education to individuals and support persons, regarding treatments, diagnostic imaging and appointments.
- Collaborated care with other healthcare disciplines to deliver optimal patient outcomes/satisfaction and decrease barriers in care.
- Monitored patient outcomes and participating in quality improvement activities.
- Ensured patients received comprehensive care throughout their breast surgery experience.
RN Vaccinator
SGS Recruiting / CVS Pharmacy
NYC, NY
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered vaccines to ensure health and safety of key demographic groups.
- Administered medications and tracked patient reactions to maintain optimal health outcomes.
- Analyzed patient histories and symptoms to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
- Communicated course of care and potential medication side effects to enhance patient understanding.
- participate in community vaccination programs annually to promote health awareness and accessibility.
Nurse Clinician I
NYU Langone Health
NYC, NY
01.2018 - 02.2024
- History of working in a high-energy, fast Labor & delivery & high risk Antepartum unit.
- Assisted in the development & Implementation of a Nurse Navigator role to support the care of the BIPOC community within our Family Practice Group. Provided additional support, resources & was a liaison between multiple care teams to provide adequate services & extraordinary care for our mothers & fetus’/neonates.
- Created a new Model of care for Antepartum mothers with an emphasis on Wellness (for care based on mind, body & soul); collaborated with other disciplines to implement and enhance treatment/ wellness strategies for mother & fetuses until delivery.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within the organization.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led initiatives focused on enhancing patient education and engagement in their healthcare journey.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients, resulting in improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Nurse Manager
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Planned, organized and managed the daily operations of, 1 of 2, 30-bed Mother-Baby unit, in a high-volume OB Division (9000 deliveries in 2016). Managed a staff of 98FTEs including RNs, PCAs, and receptionists
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teamwork with nursing & medical leadership, case mgmt., and social work to coordinate safe delivery of patient care and increase patient satisfaction outcomes
- Enforce facility policies and procedures; Ensure DOH, JCAHO, OSHA standards/ compliance
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff, while fostering a positive, safe and enjoyable work environment.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training & RN certifications.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by suggesting actionable improvements that ultimately prioritized standard of care and best practices.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northwell LIJ Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Duties included coordinating schedules/staffing concerns for all unit personnel, along with Oversight of payroll. Responsible for Quality/ Monthly performance improvement.
- Participate in Quality counsel ensuring employee compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Responsible for patient care rounding, unit rounds; assisted with patient care needs as necessary
- Leadership cross coverage within Perinatal division, inclusive of Labor& Delivery, Antepartum, Women's Surgical, and 2 Mother/Baby units.
- Development of OB policies, Ongoing review of Perinatal policies to ensure compliance with local and state guidelines.
- Performed real-time medication & chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
NYC, NY
01.2000 - 12.2013
- Managed care of Maternal / Neonatal unit in the immediate postpartum and post-op period. Assisted in stabilizing preterm & term neonates post-delivery.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-pressure labor & delivery (incl. all sub-units within)antepartum environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Manage obstetrical emergencies with interdisciplinary medical team, including circulating, scrub nurse and recovering cesarean-section births in PACU
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers for positive patient outcomes.
- Superuser to various EMR programs and equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
NYC, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Patient to nurse ratio 2:1 Responsibilities included but not limited to: assessing and caring for Pre- and Post operative patients of kidney, liver, heart and small bowel transplants
- Management of patient's airway and pulmonary stability, mechanical ventilation with pharmacological support
- Invasive/non-invasive monitoring of patient's hemodynamic status using CVV, CVP, ABP Interpret ABG's
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College, City Univ. of NY
New York, NY01-1993
Skills
- Patient care management
- Care Coordination
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Operations & Budget Management
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Effective team leadership
- Conducting performance evaluations
- Skilled in IV insertion and evaluation
Accomplishments
- Assisted in the development and the implementation of Nurse Navigator program to facilitate care for persons in the BIPOC community, to help combat the rising Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Crisis.
- Created a discharge initiative to improve LOS & Throughput due to high divisional census in Perinatal division
- Initiated & developed an Antepartum Holistic program to change model of care for Inpatient Mothers, hence fostering physical, emotional & mental wellness.
Certification
- C-EFM, RNC-OB, exp 12/15/26
- BLS Certification / Instructor -recert pending
- ACLS Certification pending recert
- Certified Childbirth Educator 12/31/26
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor 6/30/27
- NRP Certification recert pending
Timeline
Breast Surgery Nurse Navigator
Northwell Health
04.2025 - 12.2025
RN Vaccinator
SGS Recruiting / CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 12.2025
Nurse Clinician I
NYU Langone Health
01.2018 - 02.2024
Nurse Manager
Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northwell LIJ Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2015
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2000 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College, City Univ. of NY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authorized to work in the US for any employer