Dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with expertise in cardiovascular assessments, evidence-based care, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Cardiovascular Center
Woodland Park, NJ
10.2021 - Current
Conducted comprehensive cardiovascular assessments to identify patient needs and develop effective care plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve treatment effectiveness and ensure adherence to best practices.
Educated patients on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence for optimal health outcomes.
Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Cardiovascular Center/Cardiology Associates
Woodland Park, NJ
01.2000 - 10.2021
Total patient care in the outpatient CHF center. Responsibilities include CHF management, administration of IV diuretics, obtaining blood samples for send-out testing, discussing patient cases with Cardiologists
Patient educator. Responsibilities include educating patients on their disease process and management, medication regimen, dietary considerations, and follow up care. Review non-invasive cardiac testing results with the cardiologists and relay information to the patients, advocate for patients by discussing their concerns with the cardiologists.
Perform point of care testing for INR values for patients taking Coumadin. Responsibilities include performing the test, reviewing current medication dosage and adjusting Coumadin dosage based on parameters established by facility policy and procedures.
Collaborate with the nuclear and echocardiography departments to ensure mutual patients are processed and cared for in a respectful and conducive manner.
Staff Nurse
St. Josephs' Regional Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
07.1998 - 01.2000
Direct patient care for 6-8 patients on a telemetry unit. Responsibilities included patient assessment, carrying out physician orders, administration of oral and parenteral medications.
Admitting patients for cardiac catheterization procedures. Responsibilities obtaining a thorough patient history, recoding vitals, witnessing consents, obtaining IV access and prepping patients for their procedures
Post procedure care. Responsibilities included vitals, arterial access assessments for sheaths, hematomas or bleeding. Monitoring for post-procedure complications
Discharging patients following their hospital course. Responsibilities included reviewing medication changes, ensuring outpatient follow up appointments are scheduled and ensuring all post hospitalization resources are in place.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis
02-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05-2018
Diploma-Graduate Nurse - Nursing
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Montclair
05-1998
Certification
Advanced Practice Nurse: NJ License #26NJ01169300- 5/06/2024-5/31/2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism InstituteAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse at Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute