Astride Louis
Neptune,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Hackensack Meridian Subacute And Rehab
2006.07 - Current
- Manage 26 bed Sub-Acute Ortho Floor
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, unit clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Assist & Cover DON/ADON in their absence.
- Discharge planning, chronic illness, transition of care
- Pulmonary Program with Sleep Apnea testing
- Participate in LVAD Program Development
- Develops Ortho program.
- Manage 26 bed Sub-Acute Ortho Floor
- Monthly readmissions collaboration with Physician & Jersey Shore staff
- ANCC Pathway to Excellence
- Worked with local nursing programs to host students.
- DOH regulation prep & huddles.
- COVID Plan of Care unit Partnered with Jersey Shore
- Created customized care plans, working with IDC team and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Nurse Supervisor/ HHA Instructor
RJ Health Care Services
2018.01 - Current
- Assist with patient admissions and assessments.
- Providing direction and supervision to field nurses and CHH staff to ensure quality resident care is given.
- Assigning tasks, training nurses and CHH to improving patient care
- Educate patients/families and staff on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Educate HHA student required New Jersey curriculum for Home Care
- Making sure HHA students are competent with knowledge and skills.
RN Staff Nurse
Care One At Wall
2004.01 - 2006.07
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes to physician.
- Administered medications to 20 patients via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
- Admission and Discharges.
- Patient and Family education.
LPN/Staff Nurse
Jersey Shore Nursing & Rehab
2001.01 - 2003.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jersey Shore Nursing & Rehab
1996.01 - 2001.01
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2020
Associate of Science - undefined
Brookdale Community College
2003
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nurse
Monmouth Vocational School
West Long Branch, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Risk Management Reviews
- Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Nursing Staff Support
- Multitasking and Organization
- EMR Systems
- Utilization Review
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Heart Failure
- Product Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Staff Leadership
Certification
BLS
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Parish Nurse: FFSB Church in Asbury Park
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
CREOLE
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor/ HHA Instructor
RJ Health Care Services
2018.01 - Current
Unit Manager
Hackensack Meridian Subacute And Rehab
2006.07 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Care One At Wall
2004.01 - 2006.07
LPN/Staff Nurse
Jersey Shore Nursing & Rehab
2001.01 - 2003.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jersey Shore Nursing & Rehab
1996.01 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Science - undefined
Brookdale Community College
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nurse
Monmouth Vocational School
BLS
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