Francine Flores BSN, RN
Edison,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive hands-on clinical experience providing patient centered care across a variety of hospital departments. Dedicated to promoting patient safety, comfort, and culturally sensitive care across diverse patient populations. Demonstrates adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and effective collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Eager to contribute clinical skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive clinical environment as a nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Nursing Float Pool
HMH JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care across inpatient units, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and positioning to ensure patient dignity and comfort.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, EKG, and specimen collection per unit protocol, reporting changes promptly.
- Ensured safe care environment by strictly following infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety protocols.
Perioperative Student Nurse Extern
HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
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 to enhance bedside manner and upholding aseptic technique.
- Supported patient positioning, transfers, and postoperative monitoring, ensuring patient safety and providing emotional support, comfort, and dignity.
Camp Counselor to T1D Children
Camp Nejeda
Stillwater, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted fingerstick blood glucose checks and monitored campers' sugar levels to ensure safety and well-being.
- Managed emergency low and high glucose levels with appropriate carb or glucose tab treatments, documenting incidents for medical staff to ensure proper follow-up.
- Led recreational camp activities and monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions.
Patient Safety Sitter
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored patients at risk for falls, self-harm, seizures, or elopement through direct supervision and AvaSure virtual monitoring system, ensuring timely intervention.
- Facilitated patient engagement in stimulation and diversional activities, promoting emotional well-being and reducing anxiety.
- Documented patient health status changes, ensuring care team remained informed while upholding confidentiality of patient data.
Patient Transporter
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Somerset, NJ
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Safely transported patients between departments using stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers ensuring comfort and safety during mobility
- Recorded equipment deliveries and patient trips with signed documentation, effectively communicating delays as needed.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Safe Patient Handling & Fall Prevention
- Cultural Competency
- Stress Management
- Medication Administration Safety
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified: American Heart Association; Expires August 2026
NIHSS Certified; Expires September 2026
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
HMH 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
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:
Newark University Hospital; 96 hours