Barbara Puglisi, BS RN
19 Fontana Street, Toma River,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse since 1975 offering over 45 years of nursing experience and over 14 years of highly qualified, focused and friendly school nursing, providing care to students age 13 to 19 in the school environment. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems and offering proven clinical knowledge, and natural interpersonal strengths. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing student care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Nurse
Lakewood Board Of Education
09.2014 - 07.2023
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular assessments of the school environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Streamlined nurse office operations by maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Provided timely care to injured or ill students, administering first aid treatments, medications, and making referrals when necessary.
- Conducted staff training sessions on emergency response procedures, CPR certification renewals, first aid skills updates to ensure a prepared team during emergencies.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Clinical Trial Operations Manager
Research Department
01.1981 - 01.2013
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful execution of clinical trials within budget and timeline constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clinical sites, leading to increased enrollment rates and improved data collection.
- Conducted thorough site assessments and selected optimal locations for conducting clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans for each phase of the trial process, ensuring clear communication and alignment among all parties involved.
- Ensured compliance with FDA regulations by completing timely submissions of required documentation, minimizing risk of study delays or termination.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams during study start-up activities including protocol development, informed consent form creation, case report form design, and investigator selection, expediting trial initiation timelines.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all trial-related activities in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, safeguarding data integrity and supporting successful regulatory audits.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Hospital Community Nurse
Paul Kimball-Monmouth Medical Center-South Campus
01.1970 - 01.1983
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and medical staff, resulting in a more cohesive healthcare experience.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by creating thorough handoff reports for incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Promoted a positive work culture within the nursing team by demonstrating strong leadership qualities and effective conflict resolution skills.
- Managed critical incidents calmly under pressure while coordinating rapid response teams to provide immediate assistance when required.
- Coordinated and supervised the work of nursing assistants ensuring proper adherence to care plans and enhancing overall patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
School Nurse
Ocean County Board Of Education
09.1975 - 06.1980
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular assessments of the school environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Streamlined nurse office operations by maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Provided timely care to injured or ill students, administering first aid treatments, medications, and making referrals when necessary.
- Conducted staff training sessions on emergency response procedures, CPR certification renewals, first aid skills updates to ensure a prepared team during emergencies.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ1979
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ06.1976
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River06.1970
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School, Lakewood NJ
LakewoodSkills
- Infection control measures
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Student health assessment
- Health Education Promotion
- Immunization Knowledge
- Injury Treatment
- Lice Control Procedures
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Record Review
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Requirements
- Emergency Care
- Health screening
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
- RN License - active
- Certified School Nurse, - active
- Certified CPR/ACLS, - active
Timeline
High School Nurse
Lakewood Board Of Education
09.2014 - 07.2023
Clinical Trial Operations Manager
Research Department
01.1981 - 01.2013
School Nurse
Ocean County Board Of Education
09.1975 - 06.1980
Hospital Community Nurse
Paul Kimball-Monmouth Medical Center-South Campus
01.1970 - 01.1983
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Ocean County College
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School, Lakewood NJ
- RN License - active
- Certified School Nurse, - active
- Certified CPR/ACLS, - active
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