Fisnik Tafilaj
Ridgefield Park,NJ
Summary
Licensed RN seeking seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Palisades Surgical Suites
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Assess patient condition immediately upon arrival, checking vital signs, reviewing EMT reports, determining initial prioritization according to existing patient caseload .
- Collaborate with doctors and emergency staff in assessment, planning and implementation of patient treatment.
- Prepared and administered (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous) medications per physician's orders.
- Provided emergency treatments of patients including chest pains, respiratory difficulties, traumas, STROKE/STEMI and other acute conditions with life-saving interventions and ACLS protocols when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering an environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among team members.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff members, answering questions related to policy, procedure, or practice.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Pascack Valley Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
- Served as a preceptor for new Registered Nurses entering the Emergency Department, providing guidance and support during orientation process.
- Reduced emergency room wait times by efficiently triaging patients and prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness.
- Prioritizes nursing interventions commensurate with patient’s needs.
Charge Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
CareOne LTACH At HackensackUMC At Pascack Valley
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed and provided direct patient care up to 5 patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managing patients and assisting physicians with ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Responding to code blue and rapid response alerts
- Titration of critical drips
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Regional Hospital Of Peja
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered medications up to 10 patients per day via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Displaying strong decision-making skills in emergency scenarios.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Gjakova - Fehmi Agani
Gjakove, Kosovo05.2017
Skills
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emergency response
- Trauma nursing
- Care coordination
Certification
- Licensed RN -#26NR22792900
- IV Certification 2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2023-2025
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) 2023-2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2025-2027
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification(TNCC) 2023-2027
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Palisades Surgical Suites
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Pascack Valley Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
Charge Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
CareOne LTACH At HackensackUMC At Pascack Valley
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Regional Hospital Of Peja
04.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Gjakova - Fehmi Agani
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