Francine Flores
Edison
Summary
Service oriented care professional anticipated to graduate May 2026 driven by a passion for nursing and delivering family-centered, patient focused care. Committed to promoting safety, comfort, and emotional support while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrates compassionate communication, a collaborative mindset, and a dedication to fostering a safe and supportive clinical environment across diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Nursing Float Pool
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care across varying inpatient units supporting patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and positioning while maintaining dignity and promoting comfort.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, EKG, and specimen collection per unit protocol, reporting changes promptly.
- Maintained a safe care environment by adhering to infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety protocols
Perioperative Student Nurse Extern
HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Rotated through perioperative areas including Pre-op, Operating Room, PACU, and Endoscopy to gain comprehensive exposure to the surgical continuum of care.
- Collaborated with scrub nurses, circulating nurses, and surgical techs, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner, reinforcing aseptic technique and surgical time-outs.
- Supported patient positioning, transfers, and postoperative monitoring while prioritizing patient safety, emotional support, comfort, and dignity.
Camp Counselor to T1D Children
Camp Nejeda
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed fingerstick checks for blood glucose testing and monitored glucose levels of campers.
- Responded to emergency low and high glucose levels with proper carb or glucose tab treatments and documented events for medical staff.
- Lead recreational camp activities and monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions.
Patient Safety Sitter
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Observed and monitored patients at risk for falls, self harm, seizures or elopement using both direct supervision and AvaSure virtual monitoring system to ensure continuous safety.
- Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation and diversional activities to support emotional well-being.
- Provided documentation on patient health status changes to keep care team updated and maintained confidentiality of patient data.
Patient Transporter
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Safely transported patients between departments using stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds, ensuring comfort and care.
- Assisted staff in transferring patients with mobility challenges, reinforcing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips, with signed documentation, and communicated effectively when delays occurred.
Skills
- Active Listener
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- EMR updating
- Patient Safety Management
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified: American Heart Association; Expires August 2026
NIHSS Certified; Expires September 2026
Education
Rutgers University | Newark, NJ
Baccalaureate of Science: Nursing, Class of 2026
Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ
Baccalaureate of Science: Biology, Class of 2024
Edison High School | Edison, NJ
Class of 2020
Clinical Experience
Medical/ Surgical:
RWJ Jersey City Medical Center; 42 hours
OB Postpartum/ L&D:
Saint Peter's University Hospital; 42 hours
ICU Stepdown:
HMH JFK Medical Center; 42 hours
Pediatrics:
RWJ Children's Specialized Hospital; 42 hours
Psych:
RWJ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; 42 hours
Emergency Department DEU:
University Hospital | Newark, NJ; 96 hours
Timeline
Perioperative Student Nurse Extern
HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2025 - 01.2026
Camp Counselor to T1D Children
Camp Nejeda
07.2023 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician, Nursing Float Pool
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Patient Safety Sitter
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Transporter
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
02.2022 - 10.2022