Jean E. Albuja
Summary
Professional registered nurse with 7+ years of experience with a strong background in subacute/long-term care and acute hospital care setting. Highly motivated individual seeking employment to further my career in nursing all while assisting and fulfilling organizational staffing needs and requirements. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. I look forward in continuing to expand my knowledge and skills as a nurse to help navigate my patients through their individual health journey and to achieve the most favorable outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Unit
Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, NJ
03.2019 - Current
- Utilize the nursing process in a acute setting to identify changes in patient acuity and provide patient care
- Effectively communicated within the health-care interdisciplinary team in regards to abnormalities in patients' health status
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods.
- Provided care for a variety of patients ranging in acuity from cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, to neurological and post-surgical procedures.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications and interventions.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students.
- Implemented unit-specific protocols for common post medical-surgical procedures, with end goal of improving efficiency and preventing complications.
- Provided patient-centered care with compassion and understanding of patient individual need and medical necessity
Registered Nurse: Long Term Acute Care Hospital-7th floor
Careone Trinitas Hospital
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided care for rehabilitation patients in a acute care setting
- Administration of intravenous medications (vasopressors, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids) according to facility protocols
- Manage complex wound care with the assistance of unit protocols and wound care personal resulting in accelerated healing times
- Facilitated patient transitions and weaning off process between different types of airway devices ( ventilator, high flow, and nasal canula)
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse: Subacute and Longterm Care
Daughters of Israel
West Orange, NJ
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients in need of further physical and occupational therapy.
- Administered a variety of medications from intravenous/ oral antibiotics to pain medications critical for full recovery
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Diploma - Science in Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools
Plainfield, NJ06-2016
Associate's Degree - Science in Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ06-2016
Skills
- CPR and AED
- Surgical patient care
- Experienced in operating medical devices
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Venipuncture and specimen collection
- Central and peripheral line management
- Wound care proficiency
- Electronic documentation proficiency
- Vital signs tracking and analysis
Credentials
asn-rn
Certification
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - 2017-2025
- License Number- 26NR19076500
- Licensing State New Jersey
Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross
- 4/19/2024-4/19/2026
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Unit
Mountainside Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse: Long Term Acute Care Hospital-7th floor
Careone Trinitas Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse: Subacute and Longterm Care
Daughters of Israel
01.2017 - 11.2018
Diploma - Science in Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools
Associate's Degree - Science in Nursing
Union County College