Gabriela Coimbra
Linden,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity hospital settings and a proven ability to adapt across multiple units in a Float Pool role. Known for strong assessment skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to identifying patient care needs. Serves as a Charge Nurse and Preceptor, supporting team leadership and mentoring new nurses. Passionate about advancing nursing practice and staff safety through involvement in the Unit Practice Council and Workplace Violence Prevention Committee.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Optimized patient outcomes through proactive assessment and early identification of complications, enabling timely clinical intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained efficiency in a high-acuity Float Pool environment by prioritizing tasks and adapting quickly to assignments across multiple units.
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from acute medical events and managing chronic health conditions.
- Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit workflow, supporting clinical decision-making, and ensuring safe, efficient patient care delivery.
- Selected as a Preceptor to mentor and orient new nursing staff, fostering clinical competency, confidence, and adherence to best practices.
- Active member of the Unit Practice Council (UPC), contributing to initiatives focused on improving nursing practice standards, patient care quality, and staff engagement.
- Participated in the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote staff safety and develop strategies for risk reduction.
Team Lead
LensCrafters
Watchung, NJ
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Sales Associate
LensCrafters
Watchung, NJ
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Trilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Communication
- Patient Safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management
- Compassionate Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
Colonel F. Dickinson Scholarship, Fairleigh Dickinson University, August 2018 - May 2022
Certification
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, American Heart Association, July 2019-Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, American Heart Association, July 2019-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Team Lead
LensCrafters
10.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
LensCrafters
08.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University