Deepa Rana
Clifton
Summary
Dedicated Cardiology Nurse Practitioner specializing in managing cardiovascular conditions and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, patient education, and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Apex Heart and Vascular
Nutley, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Perform thorough cardiovascular evaluations, including EKG interpretation, echocardiogram review, and patient risk assessment.
- Manage complex cardiac conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and post-MI care.
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, primary care providers, and specialty teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Conduct and interpret non-invasive procedures, including stress tests, Holter monitoring, and echocardiography.
- Counsel patients on lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and long-term heart health management.
- Mentor and guide APP students during cardiology rotations, fostering clinical skill development.
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
05.2018 - 07.2025
- Critical Care Step-down, Telemetry / Open Heart Unit
- Advised on diagnoses and treatments and recommended lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- Charge RN Experience leading the unit staff to skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies and therapeutic communication skills
- Mentored and Precepted new staff nurses
Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Telemetry unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Adult Gerontology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Evidence based care
- Medication prescribing and titration
- EMR proficiency
- Leadership
- Chronic disease management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner-Certified, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Licensed Registered Nurse - New York
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
LANGUAGES
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Apex Heart and Vascular
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Master of Science - Nursing - Adult Gerontology
William Paterson University