Experienced Registered Nurse with 15+ years of clinical practice and extensive specialization in interventional endoscopy and procedural nursing. Highly skilled in IV therapy, pre-admission testing (PATs), GI/endoscopy services, and recovery care. Proven background in hospital and outpatient settings with strong clinical judgment, patient safety focus, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Took a planned career pause for family caregiving while maintaining active licensure and completing annual continuing education requirements. Now fully prepared to reenter clinical practice in hospital-based, outpatient, or remote nursing roles. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Work History
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
2 Years 9 Months
Virtua Willingboro Hospital | 03.2014 - 12.2016
Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a hospital-based endoscopy unit
Performed pre-op assessments, PAT review, and IV access initiation
Assisted physicians during GI/endoscopic procedures
Provided post-sedation recovery care and continuous patient monitoring
Conducted post-op follow-up calls and patient education
Triaged post-procedure complications and coordinated appropriate care
Supported patient flow, patient safety protocols, and procedural efficiency
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
1 Year
Burlington County Endoscopy Center | 05.2013 - 05.2014
Provided comprehensive perioperative nursing care across all phases of endoscopy services
Performed pre-op assessments, PAT review, and IV access initiation
Assisted physicians during GI/endoscopic procedures
Delivered post-anesthesia recovery care and continuous patient monitoring
Conducted post-op follow-up calls and patient education
Triaged post-procedure complications and coordinated appropriate care
Supported patient flow, safety protocols, and procedural efficiency
Level III Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
8 Years 4 Months
Fox Chase Cancer Center | 09.2004 - 01.2013
Led daily operations of a 4-room interventional endoscopy unit
Managed staffing assignments, patient flow, scheduling, and add-on procedures
Delivered conscious sedation and continuous patient monitoring
Performed comprehensive patient admissions and assessments
Coordinated care using ProVation RN/MD documentation systems
Assisted physicians in complex interventional procedures
Oversaw scope cleaning, sterilization, and infection-control protocols
Supervised recovery care, complication monitoring, and discharge education
Conducted pre-op/post-op calls and clinical triage
OR / Admitting / Recovery Room Nurse
3 Years 5 Months
Special Smiles, LTD | 03.2002 - 08.2005
Delivered perioperative nursing care for MR patients under general anesthesia
Admitted patients and reviewed pre-admission testing (PATs)
Established IV access and assisted anesthesia team with intubation/extubation
Monitored postoperative recovery and vital signs
Managed OR inventory, ordering, and restocking supplies
Registered Nurse
4 Months
San Jose Medical Center | 09.2001 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
2 Years 9 Months
Hahnemann University Hospital | 11.1998 - 08.2001
50-bed Telemetry Surgical Special Care Unit - Provided skilled nursing care for vascular, GI, neurosurgical, gynecological, ENT, trauma, and renal/pancreas transplant postoperative patients