Janelle Golder
Titusville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, excelling in clinical leadership and staff development. Proven track record in enhancing patient care outcomes and implementing effective policies. Skilled in performance evaluations and staff scheduling, fostering a culture of safety and compliance while mentoring nursing personnel to achieve excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Supervisor of Nursing
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, NJ
12.2016 - 08.2024
- Supervised 8+ day shift registered nurses and 55 staff.
- Ensured the overall safety of nurses, staff, and patients.
- Investigated, summarized, and recommended corrective or disciplinary action to Complex ADON.
- Assigned and audited monthly nursing notes for accuracy.
- Audited Medication Administration Records, Restraint Packets, and Incident Reports, ensuring accuracy.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients, and staff.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone, and in person.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes, while minimizing medical errors.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving the delivery of care, patient outcomes, and overall services.
Charge Nurse
Trenton Psyciatric Hospital
Trenton, NJ
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Charge Nurse
Country Arch Care Center
Pittstown, NJ
12.2011 - 09.2013
- Independently responsible for 50+ dementia residents and 1-10 Sub Acute Rehab patients
- Provided patient assessments, treatments, education, and all documentation required
- Accepted daily routine, STAT, backup pharmacy deliveries, ensured correct medications were delivered & properly stored
- Accountable for safe administration as per Policy & Procedures
- Ensured Certified Nursing Assistance responsibilities were upheld
- Received telephone orders from Medical Doctor and updated Medication/Treatment Administration Records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ09-2026
Associates of Science in Nursing Degree -
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
North Branch, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Staff scheduling
- Patient services coordination
- Performance evaluations
- Patient care oversight
- Staff mentoring
- Policy enforcement
- Clinical leadership
- Ward management
- Staff development
- Privacy and confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- State of New Jersey, Active
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR, First Aide, & AED, Current
Professional Affiliations
- Organization of Nurse Leaders New Jersey (ONLNJ) – Mentee, Mentorship Program Cohort 8 (2025–2026)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Supervisor of Nursing
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2024
Charge Nurse
Trenton Psyciatric Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2016
Charge Nurse
Country Arch Care Center
12.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associates of Science in Nursing Degree -
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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