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Avegail Greco
Forked River,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Mother Infant ward, Obstetrics-gynecology, Oncology, Hospice, Rehabilitation specialty.
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Nurse
Southern Ocean Medical Center
2022.02 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Reduced patient readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Served as a preceptor for new telemetry nurses, providing mentorship and guidance to support their professional growth.
Diabetes Champion
Encompass Health System
2016.06 - 2023.02
- Point of Care Coordinator Cobas Inform II. Responsible for ordering new glucometer machine and updating strip code in the system.
- Develop and implement Diabetes protocol in collaboration with management and staff.
- Do Monthly Performance Improvement Monitor for the hypoglycemic policy.
- Educate staff on Diabetes policies and procedures.
- Develop strategies to ensure goals are met for Diabetes PI monitor.
Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2015.05 - 2023.02
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
2010.05 - 2015.04
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Established hospice care services for patients.
Charge Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
2004.06 - 2010.03
- Participates directly in patient care using skill and knowledge, to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate total safe therapeutic patient care with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the individual.
- Provides total patient care, including administration of medications and intravenous fluids, treatment and wound care. Facilitates collaboration among rehabilitation team members to ensure patient continuity care.
- Delegates selected Nursing tasks in the implementation of the nursing regimen to licensed practical nurses and ancillary nursing personnel.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Staff Nurse
Rizal Medical Center
2000.11 - 2004.03
- Monitor, reports and records vitals signs as ordered. Inform Physician for any changes.
- Under direct supervision of the Nurse II assigned to different Department/Ward. Pediatrics, Ob-Gyne, Ortho, Med- Surg and ER.
- Administers medication and provide treatment as ordered by Physician.
- Maintains good working relationship with Physician and Allied professions.
- Provide health teachings to patients and their families.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Garcia General Hospital
1998.08 - 2000.10
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila Philippines03.1996
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris
Quezon City, Philippines03.1992
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff education and training
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Tracheostomy Care, Chest Tube Care and Drain Care experienced
- Peritoneal Dialysis patient care experience
- Left Ventricular Assisted Device patient care experienced
- Policy Updates
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection control measures
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
Certification
Telemetry Certified 2026
BLS and ACLS Certified 2026
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse June 2026
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Feb 2019
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Oct 2015
Affiliations
- Hackensack Meridian
Interests
Dancing
Traveling
Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Southern Ocean Medical Center
2022.02 - Current
Diabetes Champion
Encompass Health System
2016.06 - 2023.02
Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2015.05 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
2010.05 - 2015.04
Charge Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
2004.06 - 2010.03
Staff Nurse
Rizal Medical Center
2000.11 - 2004.03
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Garcia General Hospital
1998.08 - 2000.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris
Telemetry Certified 2026
BLS and ACLS Certified 2026
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse June 2026
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Feb 2019
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Oct 2015
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