Experienced registered nurse with a wide range of acute care skills working in a fast paced environment. Manages high stress situations and provides exceptional communication with patients and family/caregivers. Preceptor to many new nurses. Exceptional IV and Phlebotomy skills. Exceptional collaborator within the unit and support staff. Effective communicator with patients and families on plan of care and interventions to improve positive patient outcomes.
Staff RN
Burn stepdown/acute care medical/surgical Unit (burns, wounds, urology, renal, gastroenterology, endocrine, dermatology, breast reconstruction, gender reassignment among many others.)
January 2013-March 2024
Medical/Surgical Unit (Neuro science & Orthopedic joint/spine)
June 2010-January 2013
Primary care for neuroscience and joint patients
Served as unit preceptor to new nurses
Accepted charge responsibilities on a rotating basis
Float Pool (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nursery, Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care & Pediatric ER
February 2007-May 2010
Primary care for assigned patient population
Demonstrated flexibility; periodic reassignments during same shift
Pediatrics
June 1995-January 2007
Primary care for pediatric patients
Administered chemotherapy
provided peritoneal dialysis
Served as a preceptor to new nurses
Accepted charge responsibilities on a rotating basis
Bayada Nurses
North Brunswick, New Jersey
Provided pediatric home care to chronically ill patients
Offered guidance, education and support to parents
June 1993-June 1995
MCHC Healthcare Saint Barnabas
Primary care for pediatric patients as an agency nurse
July 1992-June 1993
Princeton Medical Center
Primary nurse for pediatric population
Excellent clinical judgement Adaptable to change of patient population Effective communication with case management and social work to ensure plan of care, admission/discharge, are met with high standards Problem solving during revision of plan of care Dedicated educator to patients and staff
New Jersey Licensed Registered nurse
ACLS, PALS, ABLS, BLS, IV and Phlebotomy certified