Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Christine Tencza

Sparta,NJ

Summary

Achieved significant advancements in staff development and patient care at Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center, leveraging skills in direct patient care and professional development. Expertly mentored new nurses, enhanced regulatory compliance, and led simulation training, markedly improving educational standards and patient outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Educator

Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
  • Co-implemented newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to advance staff development.
  • Conducted orientation sessions for new nurses, providing guidance and support in their transition to the role of nurse educator.
  • Mentored new faculty members in instruction techniques and assessment procedures.

Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse

Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
11.2008 - Current
  • Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Educated patients on the stages of labor and delivery process, risks associated with childbirth and available pain relief options.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2020

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Montclair
06-2008

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Simulation training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cultural history
  • Professional development
  • Systems assessment

Certification

  • Registered Professional Nurse, New Jersey Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse Certification (RNC) Inpatient Obstetrics
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

Timeline

Nurse Educator

Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse

Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center
11.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Christine Tencza