Driven Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience caring for patients within acute, subacute and long term care setting. Smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Development Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Educator
Complete Care Kresson view
Voorhees, NJ
03.2023 - Current
Organized in-service training sessions for staff members.
Provided professional development and training opportunities to staff members.
Developed orientation materials for new employees.
Created, implemented and evaluated staff development programs.
Conducted assessments of employee skill sets and identified areas for improvement.
Assisted with the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff members.
Supervised the implementation of staff development plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Maintained accurate records of all employee training activities.
Analyzed existing policies and procedures to identify areas needing improvement or change.
Coordinated with external vendors to provide additional resources when needed.
Served as a mentor and coach for newly hired personnel.
Provided guidance on job roles, responsibilities, expectations.
Spearheaded entire onboarding and orientation process for new employees, providing education and information to facilitate learning and improve employee job satisfaction.
RN Supervisor
Laurel Brook Rehabitation & Care Center
Mount Laurel, NJ
03.2021 - Current
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care
Voorhees, NJ
03.2020 - 03.2021
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Conducted evaluations and reviews for employees.
Coached and mentored staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
07.2006 - 02.2020
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School Of Nursing
Nj
05.2006
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Removing stitches and staples
Maintaining feeding pumps
Medication administration expert
Schedule coordination
Follow-up calls
SBAR communication
Gastrostomy tube care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 3/2023 to present
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification- 5/2023 to present
Timeline
Staff Development Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Educator
Complete Care Kresson view
03.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Laurel Brook Rehabitation & Care Center
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care
03.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Health Care
07.2006 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School Of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 3/2023 to present
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification- 5/2023 to present
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