Beth Conover
Farmingdale,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Long Branch, NJ
08.2012 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Substitute School Nurse
Farmingdale School District
Farmingdale, NJ
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Substitute School Nurse
Howell School District
Howell Township, NJ
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Carrier Foundation
Belle Mead, NJ
05.1989 - 02.1993
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, NJ
06.1987 - 04.1989
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Open Heart Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
Allentown, PA
12.1984 - 03.1987
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Critical Care Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
Allentown, PA12.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Stroudsburg State College
East Stroudsburg, PA05.1984
Emergency Medical Technology
East Stroudsburg State College
East Stroudsburg, PA05.1980
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2012 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Farmingdale School District
09.2010 - 06.2017
Substitute School Nurse
Howell School District
09.2008 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Carrier Foundation
05.1989 - 02.1993
Registered Nurse, ICU
Monmouth Medical Center
06.1987 - 04.1989
Registered Nurse, Open Heart Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
12.1984 - 03.1987
Critical Care Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Stroudsburg State College
Emergency Medical Technology
East Stroudsburg State College