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Gitana Hines

Newton

Summary

Facilitated onboarding and professional growth of new nursing staff, contributing to a cohesive and skilled team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care in a med surg-telemetry unit.
  • Ensured maintenance of a safe and sterile environment to uphold health standards.
  • Oversaw medication administration through multiple delivery methods.
  • Led nursing team as charge nurse, overseeing unit operations and patient care delivery.
  • Delivered compassionate hospice care within hospital environment, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Rutgers/Northern State Prison
Newark, NJ
04.2013 - 06.2019
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples in a correctional environment.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Corizon/Union County Jail
Elizabeth, NJ
03.2009 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
  • Oversaw administration of prescribed medications to enhance patient compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL
10.2025

Registered Nursing

JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG HAROLD B. SNYDER SCHOOLS OF NURSING
Plainfield, NJ
06.2021

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
Cranford, NJ
05.2021

Skills

  • Administered medications and IV treatments to patients Assisted healthcare team in monitoring patient responses Supported documentation of medication administration protocols
  • Executed medication administration protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to established health protocols
  • Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and concerns Assisted healthcare teams in developing care plans based on assessment findings Supported patients in understanding their health conditions and treatment options

Certification

  • IV CERTIFIED
  • BLS CERTIFIED

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
09.2021 - Current

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Rutgers/Northern State Prison
04.2013 - 06.2019

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Corizon/Union County Jail
03.2009 - 06.2013

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Registered Nursing

JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG HAROLD B. SNYDER SCHOOLS OF NURSING