Janine Ianuzzi
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Lead Nurse with a robust background at Summit Health Management, where I championed patient and staff advocacy, leading to significantly enhanced outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and tracheostomy care, my approach combines compassionate care with strong clinical judgment, fostering both patient satisfaction and staff development. Expert in streamlining processes for efficiency, I excel in delivering family-centered care and educating families on health management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
Summit Health Management
08.2024 - Current
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventative health measures, promoting positive lifestyle choices and self-management techniques.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs to ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate care to patients through effective communication and active listening skills, enhancing overall patient satisfaction rates.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines through diligent monitoring efforts and proactive policy development.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Streamlined nursing processes for efficiency, allowing for optimal patient care and time management.
Nurse
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2008 - Current
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide care or treatments with individuals with complex medical needs, such as taking tracheostomy and ventilator care, diabetic management, blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, or performing catheterizations
- Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Nurse
Children’s Specialized Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Performs and documents nursing care within LPN scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures
- Notifies Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse of responsibilities and or changes in patient status
- Takes appropriate action including recording and reporting
- Understands the importance the interdisciplinary process
- Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
- Participates in patient and family education under supervision of RN
- Recognizes and respects patient/family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
- Requests guidance from Manager, RN and other resources when appropriate
- Orients and trains new hires and nurse externs
Nurse
ELKS Camp Moore
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Kept safety as first priority serving over 50 campers, ages 8-21, with complex medical needs as well as parents and other camp personnel
- Dispensed medications, treatments and tube feedings at proper times
- Communicated specific camper health concerns (allergies, special diets, diabetic needs) to staff
- Applied first aid for minor injuries
- Liaised with local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
Education
Lactation Consultant - Woman’s Health
IBCLC Commission
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJDiploma - Practical Nursing
EASTWICK COLLEGE
Ramsey, NJ01.2006
Skills
- Current New Jersey licensure with State Board of Nursing
- First Aide CPR AED
- IV certification
- Insulin medication assistance
- Catheterizations
- Respiratory equipment training
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Quick problem solver
- Strong clinical judgment
- Family-centered care
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Education
- Immunization Administration
- Newborn care
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Developmental screenin
- Coordinating referrals
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant Nutrition
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- IV certified
Accomplishments
Pediatric and Perinatal Palliative Care Certified
Daisy Award Nominee
Preceptor of the Year
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Summit Health Management
08.2024 - Current
Nurse
Children’s Specialized Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2024
Nurse
ELKS Camp Moore
07.2016 - 07.2024
Nurse
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Lactation Consultant - Woman’s Health
IBCLC Commission
Diploma - Practical Nursing
EASTWICK COLLEGE