Darlene Ocasio
East Rutherford
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a track record of improving patient outcomes through effective assessment and team collaboration. Expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions in high-stress settings, resulting in reduced wait times and enhanced care delivery. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering communication and understanding within diverse communities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room RN, Charge Nurse
Holy Name Medical Center
08.2005 - Current
- Supervised Emergency Department operations, ensuring delivery of patient care aligned with quality standards
- Managed intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV starts, catheterizations, and conscious sedations, assisting physicians with all procedures
- Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patient's conditions while maintaining safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver timely and optimal patient care
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
Float School Nurse
Montclair Public Schools
Montclair
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Responded to emergencies, effectively ensuring student safety during crises.
- Collaborated with teachers to proactively address student health-related concerns, enhancing overall well-being.
- Administered student health assessments and provided first aid.
- Maintained accurate health records, safeguarding confidential student information.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Englewood Health
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitor and examine patients pre, peri, and post procedure
- Assisted healthcare team during cardiac catheterizations to ensure patient safety and procedural success
- Administered medications and operated equipment to support effective patient care
- Educated patients and families on procedural details to enhance understanding and compliance
RN Infusion Center
Summit Medical Group
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Administered medication and fluid therapy while monitoring and evaluating patient responses to infusion for optimal care
- Initiated and maintained intravenous lines and tubing to ensure effective medication delivery
- Obtained pre-authorizations from insurance companies to facilitate timely patient treatments
- Schedule patients for infusions
- Handled intake and distribution activities for patient documents.
Medical Surgical RN
Holy Name Medical Center
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Assessed patients' health conditions to inform care plans
- Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs
- Documented patient conditions and interventions based on diagnosis to maintain continuity of care
- Completed comprehensive patient admission profiles to ensure accurate medical history
- Provide support to patient and family members
Education
Nursing Diploma -
Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing
Teaneck06-2003
BSN -
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
NJSkills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Acute care
- Trauma management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Staff training
- Autonomous practice
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
Languages
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Float School Nurse
Montclair Public Schools
08.2025 - 12.2025
RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Englewood Health
11.2020 - 05.2021
RN Infusion Center
Summit Medical Group
10.2015 - 03.2016
Emergency Room RN, Charge Nurse
Holy Name Medical Center
08.2005 - Current
Medical Surgical RN
Holy Name Medical Center
08.2003 - 08.2005
Nursing Diploma -
Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing
BSN -
Chamberlain University School of Nursing