Carolynn S Munoz
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Seeking a full-time Nursing position.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven team member.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Mental Health
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures
- Coordinating patient-centered care with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and ancillary staff
- Responsible for completing admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
02.2010 - 08.2021
- Caring for acute patients in the Emergency Department
- Perform tasks such as assessing & caring for acutely ill, chronically ill, cardiac, pulmonary, renal & psychiatric patients; medication administration; providing life-saving nursing interventions to patients in acute care settings
- Monitoring and interpreting EKG, with knowledge in appropriate interventions under the orders of Emergency physicians
- Verbally de-escalating emotionally disturbed patients
- Coordinating patient-centered care with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, residents, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, care managers, physical therapists, and ancillary staff
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 01.2010
- Caring for patients in Medical-Surgical and Neuro-Stroke unit in Regan 6 North
- Performed tasks such as assessing & caring for Medical/Surgical and Neuro patients; medication administration; admissions, discharges, and teaching to patients and family; provide compassion and empathy to patients/staff
Nurse Intern
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Assist registered nurse preceptor in caring for patients in Medical-Surgical unit
- Performed tasks such as wound care, bed baths, admissions and discharges under supervision of nurse preceptor
Restorative Aide
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2004 - 10.2007
- Assist patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development and maintenance of strength, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living
- Assist patients in ambulating with appropriate devices
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Assist registered nurse preceptor in caring for patients in Medical-Surgical unit
- Performed tasks such as wound care, bed baths, admissions and discharges under supervision of nurse preceptor
Rehab Aide
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2004 - 09.2004
- Assisted therapist with patient activities
- Clerical duties: including data entry, filing, copying, faxing
- Responsible for the housekeeping duties in the rehab department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ03.2008
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Life Support Proficiency
- Central Line Management
- Essential Catheterization Procedures
- IV Assessment and Saline Lock Insertion
- Wound Management
- Nutritional Tube Care
- Chest Tube Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Interpretation of Lab Findings
- Health Screening
- Chronic Condition Management
- Medication Administration
- Understanding Mental Health Disorders
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Medication Coordination
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- HIPAA Privacy Regulations
- OSHA - 2004-Present
Personal Information
Typing Speed: 50-60 WPM
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Mental Health
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
02.2010 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 01.2010
Nurse Intern
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 09.2008
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 08.2007
Restorative Aide
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2004 - 10.2007
Rehab Aide
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2004 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
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