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Work History
Education
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Personal Qualities Information
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Certification
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Garfield Morgan

Roselle,NJ

Summary

New Grad Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Internal Medicine Intern 250 Hours

Dr. Deval Gahdvi
Jersey City, NJ
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in performing physical examinations on patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Updated patient records pertaining to treatment and care.
  • Provided education to patients regarding their health care concerns.
  • Developed treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.

HOSPICE INTERN 125 HOURS

VNA Hospice
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
  • Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
  • Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.

LONG TERM CARE INTERN 125 HOURS

CareOne at Somerset Valley
Somerset, NJ
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in performing physical examinations on patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Updated patient records pertaining to treatment and care.
  • Provided education to patients regarding their health care concerns.
  • Developed treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
  • Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
  • Operated on patients to repair or improve functioning of injured body parts and systems.

Med-Surg Tele / Ortho Staff RN

RWJ Somerset Hospital
Somerset, NJ
05.2022 - Current
  • Medical Surgical/ Tele Unit 1:6 patient/ ratio
  • Monitoring irregular heart rhythm and labs
  • Coordinating with interdisciplinary team for safe discharge
  • Assessing and treating patients with Orthopedic Surgeries

Case Manager, RN

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Developing a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of the client
  • Provide the client with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf of the client
  • Educate client on all areas related to program participation including rights and responsibilities and appeal rights
  • Utilize case management skills, such as brokering, advocacy, monitoring and discharge planning to link clients and their families to resources and services
  • Work closely with client to develop and revise care plans that are client focused and meet client needs
  • Schedule and/or participates in Case Conference with clients/caregivers, service care planning and negotiate agreements
  • Provide discharge planning to dis-enrolled clients to ensure client’s needs are met
  • Maintain client physical file with required forms as per policy
  • Ensure all services are supported by care plan, and case note documentation
  • Ensuring that all court stipulations are met by each resident assigned to the caseload

CTICU Staff RN

Newark Beth Israel
Newark, NJ
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided aggressive and rapid treatment status post lung transplant and open heart surgical procedures to promote hemodynamic stability.
  • Managed patients who required Swan Ganz, Intra Aortic Ballon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intravenous Vasoactive agents, Internal and External Pacemakers, Continuous Nitrous Oxide, Mechanical Ventilation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support.
  • Provided care to the following cardiac procedures: Cornary Artery Bypass Graft, Heart transplant, Right and Left ventricular Assist Device, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement, and Tricuspid Valve Replacement, Pericardiectomy.
  • Provided care to the following thoracic procedures: lobectomies, pluerectomies, thoracotomies, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery, and Lung transplant.

Med-Surg Tele / Neuro Staff RN

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Assessing and monitoring patients with neurological deficits
  • Experience with phlebotomy
  • Experience with JP drains, Chest tubes, Vapotherms
  • Assessing patients every 2 hour vital signs and neuro checks
  • Experience with blood transfusion, and monitoring for reactions
  • Experience with Cardizem drip and Primacor drip
  • Knowledgeable in caring for patients s/p Craniotomy, Bariatric, Cardiac Cath sx

Med / Surg Tele Staff RN

Mountainside Hospital
Montclair, NJ
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Monitoring irregular heart rhythm
  • EKG machine experience
  • Assessing abnormal labs
  • Experience with heparin drip, insulin drip, PCA pumps
  • Training with patients on a mechanical ventilator
  • Assessing and treating patients with chest and peg tubes

Rehab Staff RN

JDT Medical Rehab Resort
Lincoln Park, NJ
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • Assess and document patient’s illness and symptoms
  • Administer ordered medications and treatments
  • Consult and collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team
  • Teaching patients about their illness/injuries and how to manage it
  • Continuing the care of the patient while maintaining regulation and rules
  • Protecting and preventing further illness by adhering to infection control

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mountainside School of Nursing
Montclair, NJ
01-2013

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
03-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
01-2017

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
01-2011

Skills

  • Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Physical Examination
  • Quality Improvement
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Critical Thinking Abilities
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • EMR Charting
  • Results Interpretation

Personal Qualities Information

NYC MEN IN NURSING (2020-2022)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Registered Nurse, American Heart Association BLS (CPR and AED) current, Phlebotomy, Telemetry Certified, ACLS , Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, Mechanical Circulatory Support current, Continuous Renal Therapy; CVVHD,CVVHDF, Health Coach Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HOSPICE INTERN 125 HOURS

VNA Hospice
11.2023 - 12.2023

LONG TERM CARE INTERN 125 HOURS

CareOne at Somerset Valley
09.2023 - 10.2024

Internal Medicine Intern 250 Hours

Dr. Deval Gahdvi
05.2023 - 08.2024

Med-Surg Tele / Ortho Staff RN

RWJ Somerset Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Case Manager, RN

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey
11.2017 - 11.2021

CTICU Staff RN

Newark Beth Israel
05.2016 - 10.2017

Med-Surg Tele / Neuro Staff RN

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
03.2015 - 04.2016

Med / Surg Tele Staff RN

Mountainside Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015

Rehab Staff RN

JDT Medical Rehab Resort
12.2013 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mountainside School of Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Edison State University

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Union County College
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