JANICE EDWARDS-CLARKE, MSN, RN
Staatsburg,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in individualized patient care for diverse populations facing acute and chronic health challenges. Certified in medical-surgical nursing, skilled in delivering best-practice care while effectively managing utilization and optimizing patient outcomes. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare teams. Committed to leveraging extensive medical knowledge and critical thinking skills to support patient recovery and enhance overall quality of care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2004 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Provided quality nursing care to diverse population with acute and chronic, complex health care needs.
- Performed charge nurse duties while simultaneously caring for a group of 6-9 patients with multiple health issues
- Mentored and oriented new nurses, precepted graduating seniors.
Nursing Supervisor
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center
Hyde Park, NY
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Ensured adequate staff was available each shift.
- Ensured adequate supplies available for effective care of residents.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Supervised staff of 2 registered nurses, 6-8 licensed practical nurses and 10-12 certified nursing assistants per shift
Health Ministry Director
Poughkeepsie SDA Church
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Liaised with the pastor regarding needs of congregants
- Enhanced congregation engagement by implementing innovative community outreach programs and events.
- Planned and executed quarterly meetings with health ministry team, ensuring highest level of integrity with regard to professionalism and privacy.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Health Care Systems Management
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Certification in Faith Community Nursing
Adventist Health Care Education Institute
Comus, Maryland08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2004
Skills
- Word processing
- Skilled in navigating Microsoft Windows environments
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Wound treatment management
- Fundamental telemetry monitoring
- Specialized acute care
- Digital chart management
- Collaborative team player
- Medication and IV administration
- Hands-on patient support
- Thorough patient assessments
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Health Ministry Director
Poughkeepsie SDA Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At New Paltz
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Master of Science - Nursing, Health Care Systems Management
Loyola University New Orleans
Certification in Faith Community Nursing
Adventist Health Care Education Institute