Cathy Pelican
Matawan,New Jersey
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Hospital
Neptune, New Jersey
01.2014 - Current
- Collaborates with physicians in the clinical management of heart failure patients, mechanical support devices, and heart transplant patients.
- Responsible for evaluating and screening patients for advanced therapies along with interdisciplinary teams.
- Responsible for rounding inpatient and outpatient HF patients.
- Responsible for rounding on outpatient HF clinic satellites- JFK Medical Center and Ocean Medical Center
- Actively participates in departmental quality improvement/data review, and collects data required for performance improvement measures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
- Maintains certifications: Certified HF Nurse (CHFN), ACLS, BLS
Advanced Practice Nurse
Atlantic Cardiology Associates
Neptune, New Jersey
2013 - 2014
- Collaborated with group of physicians in private practice Cardiology group in the clinical management of the cardiac patients.
- Responsible for rounding on patients in acute care hospital Jersey Shore University Medical Center, acute rehabilitation hospital -Health South (Tinton Falls) and office setting.
- Part of office duties included Stress testing and Management of Anticoagulation clinic.
Advanced Practice Nurse
Central Jersey Cardiovascular Associates
North Brunswick, NJ
2010 - 2013
- Collaborate with cardiologist in the clinical evaluation and management of the cardiac patient.
- Assessment and management of patients in office setting, acute care hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center & JFK University Medical Center and sub-acute Rehabilitation facility (Merwick Care & Rehab Center-Plainsboro, NJ)
Clinical Education Coordinator
JFK Medical Center North Campus
Edison, NJ
1991 - 2011
- Served as a mentor and resource person for new employees entering the organization's clinical environment.
- Coordinated the scheduling of educational activities for clinicians.
- Organized workshops, seminars, and conferences for clinical staff members.
- Responsible for implementation of Critical Care and Resuscitation programs.
- Leadership role with resuscitation as ACLS and BLS Community Training Center Coordinator. Appointed American Heart Association (AHA) Regional faculty.
- Implemented a Heart Safe Community program at Solaris Health System. Facilitated the education plan and placement of 30 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the Solaris Health System. Responsible for the development of the policies and procedures and oversees AED program with Medical physician.
- Liaison for the Alliance for Healthcare Critical Care Consortium. Multi-hospital based Alliance provides quarterly Critical Care programs to novice and seasoned nurses.
Education
MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse, Family NP
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJNursing Diploma -
Charles E Gregory SON
Perth Amboy, NJSome College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJCertification
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse in NJ with prescription authority
- Family Nurse Practitioner-American Nurses Credentialing Center 2009
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) 2012
- ACLS and BLS Provider
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse
Atlantic Cardiology Associates
2013 - 2014
Advanced Practice Nurse
Central Jersey Cardiovascular Associates
2010 - 2013
Clinical Education Coordinator
JFK Medical Center North Campus
1991 - 2011
MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse, Family NP
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Nursing Diploma -
Charles E Gregory SON
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rowan University
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