Denise Salon-Rook
Kenilworth,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a recent focus on nursing, specializing in mother/baby care. Skilled in delivering compassionate patient care, education, and support. Proven ability to adapt and excel in fast-paced environments. Eager to continue learning and improving my skills to better enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Worked independently and in teams to provide top-notch nursing care
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Performed vital signs and fundal checks following strict protocols
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Provided patient counseling on medication, breastfeeding, and self-care to improve health outcomes
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Linden
Linden, New Jersey
09.2021 - Current
- Lead veterinary technician
- Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit
- Restrained animals for examination or treatment
- Liaised with clients by phone and text to provide status updates on animal care and pickups
- Inserted IV catheters and monitored anesthesia, ventilators and fluid therapy
- Maintained medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation for animals under care
- Phlebotomy (jugular, cephalic and saphenous veins)
- Surgical intubation, sterilization and monitoring patient.
Veterinary Technician
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic
Kenilworth, New Jersey
03.2012 - Current
- Administered medications, immunizations and microchips to small animals
- Calculated medication dosages and provided dosage instructions to clients
- Checked for, removed and replaced outdated supplies following office manager advice
- Estimated care costs, drafted invoices for services and communicated with clients to process payments or develop payment plans
- Trained and mentored new veterinary technicians on animal care procedures, facility policies and industry best practices
- Inserted IV catheters and monitored anesthesia, ventilators and fluid therapy
- Phlebotomy skills on animals.
Veterinary Technician
Animerge
Raritan, New Jersey
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Triaging emergencies
- Assisted in specialized surgeries (foreign bodies, cystotomy, orthopedics, cesarean)
- Monitoring and recovery of surgical patients
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and radiographs
- Phlebotomy skills for felines/canines
- Collection of bloodwork/urine for laboratory submission
- Surgical charting of heart rates, respiratory and oxygen saturation.
Veterinary Technician
West Caldwell Animal Hospital
West Caldwell, New Jersey
05.2005 - 10.2010
- Assisted with surgical procedures by preparing equipment and passing instruments
- Performed wound cleansing and dressings
- Client education on care and medication administration
- Utilized different modalities of imaging for animal assessments
- Phlebotomy on felines/canines.
Veterinary Technician
Plainfield Animal Hospital
South Plainfield, New Jersey
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Cared for animals in recovery and identified changes or symptoms of concern
- Minimized spread of disease with frequent cleaning of kennels, holding areas and examination rooms
- Collected samples for lab tests to help diagnose complicated medical conditions
- Sanitized, restocked and organized examination rooms
- Phlebotomy and surgical intubation skills on felines/canines.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, New Jersey06.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Veterinary Technology -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey06.2005
Skills
- Vital signs on mother and baby
- Newborn assessments/administration of newborn medication
- Administering oral medication
- Hanging IV infusions
- Repositioning
- JP Drain emptying
- Foley bag emptying
- Medication Dispensing
- Fundal checks
- Assisting with breastfeeding
- Administration of vaccines, anticoagulants
- Epic EMR
- Blood transfusions
- Straight cath
- Patient education
Certification
BLS-CPR, 08/26/2025
NRP, 06/30/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Linden
09.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic
03.2012 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Animerge
06.2010 - 03.2014
Veterinary Technician
Plainfield Animal Hospital
02.2008 - 06.2010
Veterinary Technician
West Caldwell Animal Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2010
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Trinitas School of Nursing
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Veterinary Technology -
Bergen Community College
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