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Denise Gardener

Denise Gardener

Teaneck,NJ

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Looking to work for an institution that promotes excellence and growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

Englewood Hospital Medical Center
2011.01 - 2013.12
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.

Emergency Room Patient Care Technician

Valley Hospital
2010.01 - 2013.12
  • Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
  • Assists professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing: EKGs, finger stick glucose, phlebotomy, wound care, obtaining and recording vital signs, and performing materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
  • Applies a variety of orthopedic splints
  • Applies post suture and superficial abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting
  • Provide direct patient care to patients through various departments of the E.R( Pediatrics 0 months old to 21 years old), Triage, Minor Treatment, Adult areas of E.R providing care to patients ranging from age 22 to over 100 years old

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Englewood Hospital Medical Center
2010.01 - 2011.12
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provide basic care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse
  • Provide basic care to patients that meet their physical and emotional needs
  • Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patients
  • Answer call lights and tend to the immediate needs of the patient
  • Inform nurse(s) responsible for specific patient, requests or complaints as well as changes in patient condition
  • Assist in meeting nutritional needs of patients
  • Carry out selected treatment as directed by Registered Nurse
  • Assist patients in their activities of daily living
  • Provide a safe and caring environment for patient and family during hospitalization
  • Provide patient care based on the developmental age of the patient
  • Demonstrate competency in select nursing procedures as directed by Registered Nurse
  • Stock Patient care areas/storerooms as directed by nursing personnel (Clean utility , storage and medication room)
  • Accurate documentation in the medical record data collected on the patient with a timely manner
  • Ensure that the patients' rights are respected and identified in the patients' Bill of Rights

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Assistant

Bayada Nurses
2009.01 - 2011.12
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Operating Room RN (Scrub & Circulating)

Hudson Regional Hospital
Secaucus , NJ
2023.09 - Current
  • INTEREST: I am seeking a structured residency program that will provide a comprehensive and organized curriculum for my continued professional growth.
  • CURRENT DUTIES: Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff
  • Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age specific patient populations to include adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
  • Ensures all supplies and equipment are available for each case.
  • Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient perioperatively and documents appropriately.
  • Assists in the formulation and delivery of teaching to the patient and family in a manner that is easily understood
    Prioritizes workload and prepares for the specific operative procedure utilizing appropriate Preference Card/Case Cart Requisition.
  • Assists in the positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient according policy and procedure.
    Follows department and hospital protocols on the handling and documentation of surgical specimens.
  • Follows hospital protocols regarding surgical counts and the documentation of same.
  • Collects, interprets and communicates data that is relevant to the patient's care.
    Cleans and maintains equipment at the end of each case.
  • Maintains accepted standards of aseptic technique and manages sterile field utilizing proper infection control practices when both scrubbed and circulating.
    Demonstrates a working knowledge of the surgical procedure, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
  • Works in Endoscopy procedures as assigned.
    Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise intra-operatively or in the immediate postoperative period.
    Able to troubleshoot when there is a problem with equipment of special instrumentation.
  • Provides complete endorsement of patient to PACU nurse
  • Collaborates with Materials Management and assists with inventory control and checks expiration dates.
  • Follows policy and procedure for handling and discarding contaminated and hazardous materials.
  • Conducts "time-out" Universal Protocol appropriately.
    Prepares supplies for next days' assignment on case carts.

Registered Nurse, Neurology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
Englewood , NJ
2023.08 - 2023.09
  • The Staff Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
  • The tasks and responsibilities include: Creating an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families
  • Serving as the assigned RN for acute care patients settings on a neurology/oncology medical-surgical floor.
  • Making sound decisions in response to changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor
  • Utilizing the Electronic Health Record to document patient care
  • Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values

Registered Nurse Health Advisor (Contract Position

Walgreens
2021.05 - 2023.04
  • Job Summary: Registered Nurse Health Advisor who provided advisory services to customers on how to manage any health conditions they are experiencing as part of the Health Corner initiatives.
  • Oversees Health Corner employees (LPN, etc.) and provide oversight to the Health Corner Advisor if needed. The primary goal is to ensure the successful utilization of Health Corners within the Walgreens stores. Addresses health-related questions posed by the customer and provides educational material and information, and as necessary, referring the customer to the appropriate clinical provider.
  • Provided training to Health Corner Advisors on existing Walgreen’s diagnostic devices and instruct them on the proper use and setup.
  • Handled escalations and assistance with complex customer needs/questions and solutions.
  • Provided adoption of existing Walgreens products and services that complement customer care, and refer them to other resources, services, and potential solutions related to their condition. This role will serve as lead role in escalated healthcare assistance and advice but will not diagnose or prescribe therapy for the customer based on their condition. Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Health Corner activities and provide both in store and online diagnostic devices and solutions, and assist with proper use of devices to all customers
  • Administration of vaccines (Influenza, shingles, COVID-19, TDAP, etc.) • Blood Pressure screening • Body Mass Index Assessments • Colorectal screening • HbA1c testing • Perform Health Risk Assessments • Review of Over-the Counter and Prescription medications with patients • Durable medical equipment education/in store training
  • Performs gap closure activity as outlined, and collaboration with the Pharmacy and management teams accordingly
  • Effectively communicates with agency staff, Walgreen Co. liaisons, other Care Facility staff, patients, and family/caregivers
  • Managed time effectively to deliver accurate and appropriate patient care
  • Managed staff and/or leads a team as required, handle escalations related to Care Gap Closure program and other confidentiality of patient and proprietary information as per HIPAA laws
  • Maintains a professional image


Charge Nurse,(MOS 12)

Department Of Military & Veterans Affairs
2022.04 - 2023.02
  • Knowledge of nursing techniques, routines, and methods as applied in hospitals and other institutions.
  • Ability to organize assigned professional nursing and supervisory work and develop effective work methods.
  • Ability to assign and instruct subordinate nursing and care personnel assigned to the area and to supervise the performance of their work.
  • Ability to supervise the proper care and custody of patients and to see that the orders of the medical staff are carried out.
  • Ability to instruct and supervise the training of student nurses and other members of the attending staff in approved routines, procedures, and precautions.
  • Ability to encourage a proper professional attitude among the members of the nursing staff.
  • Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of accurate and detailed clinical, medical, and other records and reports.
  • Ability to maintain records and files.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communication English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position

Vaccine Support Registered Nurse

CVS Pharmacy Health
2021.10 - 2022.02
  • Administer the following vaccines: ( COVID-19 (Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen) • Cholera vaccine • Diphtheria tetanus, pertussis vaccine TDAP • Hepatitis A vaccine • Hepatitis B vaccine • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine • Influenza (flu) vaccine • Japanese encephalitis vaccine • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine • Meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine • Pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine • Polio vaccine • Rabies vaccine • Typhoid vaccine • Zoster (shingles) vaccine • Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine
  • Qualities: Lead with heart – display empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues on my team
  • Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting
  • Collaborate with others and actively contribute to a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride.
  • Professionally interact with health care professionals and patients
  • Possess strong clinical skills including: medication administration, the ability and willingness to vaccinate patients,
  • BLS (Basic Life Saving) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.

Staff Nurse Supervisor

Prospect Heights Care Center
2021.10 - 2021.12
  • Coordination of total resident care
  • Performed responsible supervisory and professional work in directing and coordinating all nursing units
  • Administrative ability, knowledge of training techniques, ability to adapt techniques and procedures
  • Verified daily staffing and redistribution as necessary
  • Collaborate with all charge nurses daily to exchange information regarding resident care, resident condition and all matters effecting resident well-being (i.e discharges, admissions,transfers, out of or within the building)
  • Makes recommendations regarding the nursing process and communicates concerns to supervisors of other departments.
  • Make rounds to assess patients condition giving special attention to critically ill residents.
  • Ensured that the individual care plan is followed for each resident
  • Performed medication passes and /or direct nursing care as needed
  • Participate in resident care committee meetings as needed
  • Reinforced the training and orientation of nursing personnel and provided positive reinforcement.
  • Answered any emergencies throughout shift
  • Assisted in assuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
  • Assured the building was secure during shift following the nursing facility protocols.
  • Reviewed incident and investigative report for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensured that all residents and families receive the highest level of quality service in a caring and compassionate environment.
  • Assisting developing and implementation of nursing facility Quality Improvement Program.
  • Performed other supervisory duties as needed.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

MetroPlus
2019.12 - 2021.05
  • Physically meet the members where they are to gain deep understanding of their situation and needs
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Problem solve member's problems and needs: clinical, psychosocial, financial, environmental
  • Provide services to members of varying age, clinical scenario, culture, financial means, social support, and motivation
  • Engage members in a collaborative relationship, empowering them to manage their physical,psychosocial and environmental health to improve and maintain lifelong well being
  • Assess risks and gaps in care
  • Maximize member's access to available resources
  • Prepare member oriented plan of care with member, caregivers, and health care providers, integrating concepts of cultural sensitivity and privacy practices
  • Communicate plan of care to Primary Care Physician initially and no less than monthly with updates
  • Ensure member/caregiver understanding as it relates to language barriers, stress reaction or cognitive limitations/barriers using verbal and nonverbal techniques
  • Train member on relevant chronic diseases, preventive care, medication management (medication reconciliation and adherence), home safety, etc.
  • Provide complex care management including but not limited to: insuring access to care, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and appropriately referring to community supports
  • Advocate for members by assisting them to address challenges, and make informed choices regarding clinical status and treatment options
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive and current clinical and non-clinical documents

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Archcare Community Life
2018.11 - 2019.12
  • Created and streamlined a program from conception to full execution on own time that allows Care Managers to create Person-Centered Care Plans (PCSPs), digitally sign them and have them mailed out in a fraction of the time. What used to take approximately 2-3 hours now takes approximately 6 minutes to fully complete. This process was later implemented by the Case Manager Department throughout the company and is still being used today via the onboarding period and after.
  • Plans and coordinates care management for members.
  • Works in collaboration with Care Manager Social Worker and Clinical Services Associate to collaborate on the plan of care for the member, and also monitor effectiveness of the care plan and promote member satisfaction with the service provision.
  • Communicates with enrollment personnel to ensure a smooth transition at the start of care.
  • Maintains on-going telephonic communication with members and care givers.
  • Collaborates with other Care Managers and the Primary Care Physician (PCP).
  • Educates members and family in health management and community resources.
  • Educates family members and family in health management and community resources.
  • Participates and assists as necessary in development of the reassessment plan of care and makes changes in the plan of care based upon findings.
  • Ensures that utilization of services is reasonable and necessary to member's health and well being.
  • Maintains oversight for the member's care management during inpatient acute episodes necessitating hospital admission.
  • Ensures effective discharge planning for transfer to the community and resumption of services.
  • Documents any change in member's condition and authorizes services to visit member for an assessment and possible change in the care plan.
  • Participates in prevention, surveillance and control of infection via infection control policies.
  • Intervenes as necessary to prevent dissatisfaction and resolve concerns and/or grievances.
  • Participate in QAPI initiatives within ArchCare Community Life.
  • Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Uniformed Assessment Service Reviewer (UAS-NY)

Centers Plan For Healthy Living
2016.12 - 2018.11
  • Reviewed all pre-enrollment documentations, including UAS and CPHL enrollment documents, utilizing consistency tools to insure accuracy and appropriateness for plan.
  • Completed regular reports to management on UAS reviews.
  • Provided Field Intake RNs with feedback on documentation errors while guiding them towards documentation improvement.
  • Identify areas for and assist in continuing education and training as needed to meet all CPHL standards and insure Intake operates within its stated policies and procedures for assessing potential MLTC members. (2) FIELD INTAKE ASSESSMENT RN: I also have Field Intake Assessment RN experience with CPHL. Duties included:
  • Performing comprehensive assessment of a potential member making appropriate determination for a member's eligibility into the program
  • Identified medical, functional, psychosocial, behavioral health, cultural and linguistic needs of the potential member and discussed person-centered service and care plans for implementation by actively engaging a member/family in decision-making
  • Effectively completed the required assessment form (UASNY) and other CPHL necessary documents within the required timeframes and in accordance with CPHL established policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Effectively collaborated with the Care Managers to establish continuity of care and interventions as they relate to members' needs addressing any urgent needs of a member
  • Recognized quality of care issues and escalated the issues appropriately
  • Complied with all CPHL's standards for documentation
  • Maintained member confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA requirements
  • Participated in regularly scheduled and other staff meetings as requested
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives

Registered Nurse

Williams & Williams Home Care
2016.06 - 2017.12
  • Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
  • Functions as a Registered Professional Nurse using the outcome based practice model by demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base.
  • Implemented care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, utilizing procedures, protocols, standards of care, and education of patients and significant others.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of care toward desired outcomes in progressing patients toward a predefined length of stay.
  • Performs documentation responsibilities following the outcome-based standards and guidelines for forms used in the Medical Center and the assigned clinical area.
  • Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of outcome based standards, protocols, medications, standards of care, patient classification data and significant lab values as defined generically in the Medical Center and in area of clinical expertise.
  • Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
  • Adheres to Professional Practice Standards, using outcome based practice model and the American Nurses Association indicators as guidelines.
  • Utilizes and participates in current research findings in the care of patients and families following standards of care, policies and procedures, and protocols.

Hospice Registered Nurse

Ascend Hospice
2016.12 - 2017.03
  • Assumed responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule which included the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
  • Provided hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management
  • Initiated communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
  • Maintained regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments
  • Maintained up to date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
  • Administered medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff
  • Maintained current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur
  • Assessed and collaborated with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient
  • Completed an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
  • Anticipated end stage disease process and related pain and symptom management
  • Regularly re-evaluated patient's nursing needs
  • Used assessment data to determine care plan needs
  • Initiated appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
  • Counseled the patient and family in meeting end of life needs
  • Performed a comprehensive death note when appropriate
  • Communicated with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reported any changes in the patient's condition
  • Communicated with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan
  • Participated in On-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
  • Ensured that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services as needed

Registered Nurse

Regency Extended Care Center
2016.08 - 2017.01
  • Regency Extended Care Center is a 315 bed skilled nursing/rehab facility located in lower Westchester County. Duties include:
  • Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic,psychological and cognitive status.
  • Functions as a Registered Professional Nurse using the outcome based practice model by demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base.
  • Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, utilizing procedures, protocols, standards of care, and education of patients and significant others.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of care toward desired outcomes in progressing patients toward a predefined length of stay.
  • Performs documentation responsibilities following the outcome-based standards and guidelines for forms used in the Medical Center and the assigned clinical area.
  • Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of outcome based standards, protocols, medications, standards of care, patient classification data and significant lab values as defined generically in the Medical Center and in area of clinical expertise.
  • Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
  • Adheres to Professional Practice Standards, using outcome based practice model and the American Nurses Association indicators as guidelines.
  • Utilizes and participates in current research findings in the care of patients and families following standards of care, policies and procedures, and protocols(IV Therapy, Wound Care, IV Antibiotics, etc).

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hackensack University Medical Center
2014.02 - 2016.03
  • Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
  • Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients, and maintains a safe patient area.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.
  • Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.
  • Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN, and documents accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, and notifies the RN of the results.
  • Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens including stool, urine, and sputum.
  • Obtains and documents daily patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.
  • Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient's condition.
  • Acts in the role of patient sitter.
  • Maintains a clean and safe nursing unit and patient room
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/ age,educational, literacy, etc.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
  • Working Conditions: Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Rehabilitation Assistant

Kessler Rehabilitation Center
2009.01 - 2010.12
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
08.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
12.2014

Diploma - Nursing

U.S.Army Academy of Health Sciences
Wilmington, DE
08.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
02.1992

Master of Science - Nursing

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
2023.06 - Current

Skills

  • EPIC EMR
  • Manage Cases
  • PICC Lines
  • Immunization Services
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Chest Tubes
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Education
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient Management
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Patient Admission
  • Test Interpretations
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Clear Patient Communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support ( BLS) Certification April 27.2023 Expires: April 31,2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification September 2021 Expires September 2023
  • Mount Sinai Hospital- (Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel) COURSE: AORN Perioperative 101 (8 week program ) AORN PERI-OPERATIVE 101- certificate granted.
  • IV Therapy Certification April 2022 : Certificate Number: 041735-080334-010593

Timeline

Operating Room RN (Scrub & Circulating)

Hudson Regional Hospital
2023.09 - Current

Registered Nurse, Neurology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
2023.08 - 2023.09

Master of Science - Nursing

Ramapo College of New Jersey
2023.06 - Current

Charge Nurse,(MOS 12)

Department Of Military & Veterans Affairs
2022.04 - 2023.02

Vaccine Support Registered Nurse

CVS Pharmacy Health
2021.10 - 2022.02

Staff Nurse Supervisor

Prospect Heights Care Center
2021.10 - 2021.12

Registered Nurse Health Advisor (Contract Position

Walgreens
2021.05 - 2023.04

Registered Nurse Case Manager

MetroPlus
2019.12 - 2021.05

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Archcare Community Life
2018.11 - 2019.12

Uniformed Assessment Service Reviewer (UAS-NY)

Centers Plan For Healthy Living
2016.12 - 2018.11

Hospice Registered Nurse

Ascend Hospice
2016.12 - 2017.03

Registered Nurse

Regency Extended Care Center
2016.08 - 2017.01

Registered Nurse

Williams & Williams Home Care
2016.06 - 2017.12

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hackensack University Medical Center
2014.02 - 2016.03

Phlebotomist

Englewood Hospital Medical Center
2011.01 - 2013.12

Emergency Room Patient Care Technician

Valley Hospital
2010.01 - 2013.12

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Englewood Hospital Medical Center
2010.01 - 2011.12

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Assistant

Bayada Nurses
2009.01 - 2011.12

Rehabilitation Assistant

Kessler Rehabilitation Center
2009.01 - 2010.12
  • Basic Life Support ( BLS) Certification April 27.2023 Expires: April 31,2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification September 2021 Expires September 2023
  • Mount Sinai Hospital- (Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel)AORN Perioperative 101 April 2022 to May 2022 COURSE: AORN PERI-OPERATIVE 101 (via Association of PeriOperative Nurses) License
  • IV Therapy Certification April 2022 : Certificate Number: 041735-080334-010593

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College

Diploma - Nursing

U.S.Army Academy of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Long Island University
Denise Gardener