Gabe Wanissian
New Milford,NJ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation Associate
Hackensack UMC
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewing 60-80 OR and CATH lab cases in EPIC in 72-96 hour intervals pre-surgery for medical clearances, pre-admission testing.
- Alerting nurses on staff of any abnormal test results (low HGB, abnormal EKGs) or incomplete clearances that would be contraindicated for procedure.
- Following up with Surgeon offices for any missing clearances and testing.
Unit Secretary
The Actors Fund Nursing Home
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing digital and physical medical records and assembling medical charts
- In charge of ordering facility medical supplies, and organizing supply rooms, keeping track of supply needs of various units, reviewing supply order invoices.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
Contact Tracer/COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Bergen County Dept. Of Health Services
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Reached out to confirmed COVID-19 cases over phone to check in on their wellbeing, identified people who have been in contact with them, established 2 week plans for quarantine with regular check-ins, and connected people with severe symptoms to medical services team.
- Helped around 5 families a week under prolonged prolonged quarantine to apply for emergency assistance for rent and utilities.
- Taking part in weekly team meetings and partnered with newer members to teach them COMMCARE system, and other remote work software.
Case Manager
Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed case load of over 20 clients who receive mental health treatment at NECHN to help with living circumstances, finding housing/shelter, food pantries, social services, employment, healthcare and SSI/SSDI.
- Organized digital and paper client progress updates, and reported to counselor team.
- Worked with clients with intellectual impairment to develop life skills(applying for jobs, signing up for continuing education courses).
- Assisted front desk team during busy times to help with intakes, answering patient questions, scheduling appointments, and answering phone calls.
Office Assistant
Montclair State University
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked with students (5,200 housed on campus) in-person and over phone daily to get assigned student housing, or resolve roommate and maintenance issues.
- Assisted administrators with filing papers, office work, unpacking and organizing deliveries.
- Worked with computer programs via windows, mac, and Google drive to update changes in housing arrangements via spreadsheets.
Mattress Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized product recommendations and informative presentations on mattress features.
- Boosted store revenue selling accessories, and warranties to customers.
- Enhanced the in-store experience for customers by maintaining an organized and visually appealing sales floor.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through effective communication skills and attentive listening.
Academic Advising Assistant
Bergen Community College
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Helped students in choosing classes appropriate for their major, aided advisors and secretaries to manage counselor schedules.
- Took over 30 calls daily and managed voicemails to ensure student needs were met.
- Filed and hand-delivered paperwork to other offices.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey2019
Skills
- Proficient in EPIC and Cerner
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Punctual with time/deadlines/goal setting, and collaborative with co-workers
- Compassionate care helping patients and their families
- Critical thinking, Works well under pressure and with multitasking, effective communication
- Loves to learn and adapt to new environments
Clinical Rotation
Saint Joseph's Hospital -Paterson, NJ - Spring 2023, Spring/Fall 2024- Med-Surg, Telemetry Unit, L&D
Holy Name Hospital - Teaneck NJ - Fall 2023 - Med-Surg
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center - Paramus, NJ - Spring 2024 - Psych Unit
Saint Joseph's Wayne Hospital - Wayne, NJ - Fall 2024 - Telemetry unit
- Provided direct patient care to diverse adult populations, including completing head to toe assessments, receiving report, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted with wound care dressing changes, under supervision.
- Observed and assisted with care for patients in Telemetry unit including ventilator management and cardiac monitoring.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR system.
References
Can provide upon request
Timeline
Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation Associate
Hackensack UMC
05.2024 - Current
Unit Secretary
The Actors Fund Nursing Home
08.2021 - 02.2024
Contact Tracer/COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Bergen County Dept. Of Health Services
11.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager
Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network
06.2019 - 03.2020
Office Assistant
Montclair State University
12.2017 - 05.2019
Mattress Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
06.2014 - 08.2017
Academic Advising Assistant
Bergen Community College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bergen Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
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