Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 16+ years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
VNA Health Group
06.2023 - 04.2025
Managed comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized care plans to meet unique health needs.
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers and families.
Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on outcomes and feedback.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic communication and active listening.
Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to address them.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Medical Center
10.2008 - 03.2023
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Certified Home Health Aide
Seabrook Village
03.2007 - 10.2008
Provided personal care and assisted residents with activities of daily living
Supported residents by performing routine housekeeping tasks, meal planning and preparation
Escorted residents to appointments and social activities
Associate Manager
Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company
06.1986 - 11.2003
Worked in various departments throughout company (claims, reserves, pricing and product management)
Handled all aspects of home, auto, PIP and bodily injury claims
Responsible for allocating funds to cover past, current and anticipated claims
Responsible for preparing and filing regulatory reports including Schedule P of the company's annual statement
Responsible for all aspects of product management including preparing and filing new rates and rules with multiple state insurance departments for both auto and home lines, insurance department filing responses, special requests and regulatory reports and filings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
University of Florida
05.1986
Skills
Leadership
Clinical Care
Clinical Judgment
Teamwork
Accurate Clinical Documentation
Patient Care Assessment
Culturally-Sensitive Care
Mobility Assistance
Nursing Plan Development
Infectious Disease Control
IV and Venipuncture Certified
Patient Care
Family and Patient Support
Attention to Detail
Communication
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
EPIC EHR Management
MS Office
Strong communication skills
Team leadership qualities
Patient education techniques
Clinical assessment
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Chronic disease management
Case management experience
Wound care management
Home health care coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) NJ License #26NR13751400
ANCC Medical-Surgical Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Telemetry
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
VNA Health Group
06.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Medical Center
10.2008 - 03.2023
Certified Home Health Aide
Seabrook Village
03.2007 - 10.2008
Associate Manager
Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company
06.1986 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance