Jennifer Bruzik
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, BSN with 5+ years of experience in nursing and case management. Skilled in managing complex patient needs, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating interdisciplinary services to ensure quality outcomes. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers while supervising clinical staff and maintaining compliance. Seeking a remote opportunity in case management or care coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
MERCER HOME CARE
Hamilton, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs, goals, and available resources.
- Independently manage patient cases from initial assessment through ongoing follow-up, coordinating services to promote safety, recovery, independence, and continuity of care.
- Coordinated care among patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Managed care transitions and discharge planning, facilitating follow-up services, medical equipment, referrals, and patient education for successful outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, identified changes in condition or care needs, and updated plans of care to enhance patient safety and recovery.
- Apply clinical judgment and problem-solving skills to identify barriers to care and coordinate appropriate resources and services.
- Promote cost-effective, patient-centered care through appropriate resource utilization and coordinated service delivery.
Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Case Manager
VISITING ANGELS
Scotch Plains, USA
04.2020 - 01.2026
- Provided nursing leadership and case management oversight for home health services, supporting quality patient care, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of services.
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments and developed individualized care plans to address clinical, functional, safety, and psychosocial needs, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient status and care delivery, applying clinical judgment to identify concerns and implement timely interventions, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Managed ongoing patient follow-up, reassessments, and care-plan updates to ensure timely coordination of services based on evolving patient needs.
- Provided clinical oversight, direction, and supervision to Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs), promoting quality and consistency of patient care.
- Collaborated with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to address care concerns and coordinate appropriate services.
- Supported staff development through ongoing guidance, education, and reinforcement of clinical and agency policies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, organization, communication, and independent decision-making while managing multiple patient and operational priorities.
Co-Owner
BAR METHOD PRINCETON LLC
Princeton, USA
01.2011 - 03.2020
- Co-founded and managed a successful business, overseeing operations, staffing, client relationships, financial responsibilities, and business development.
- Recruited, trained, and managed employees, ensuring high standards of service and performance were consistently met.
- Managed budgets, financial reporting, payroll, vendor relationships, and daily business operations.
- Negotiated franchise and lease agreements, coordinating buildout projects with legal counsel, architects, and contractors to ensure timely and compliant execution.
- Led marketing and social media initiatives, enhancing brand awareness and fostering client engagement through strategic content and outreach.
- Developed strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills transferable to remote healthcare environments.
Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS
Westfield, USA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Supervised daily operations, staffing, workflow, customer service, cash handling, inventory, and administrative tasks in a high-volume environment to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Managed scheduling, inventory orders, cash flow, and weekly bank deposits.
- Trained and mentored employees, fostering consistent operational and service standards that enhanced team performance.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives and local events to strengthen community engagement and brand presence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Aspen, CO01-2021
Associate - Science
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01-2012
Registered Nursing Program -
Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ01-2012
Skills
- RN Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Transitional care
- Medication Management
- Disease management
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical oversight
- Nursing Management
- Clinical Staff Supervision
- Staff Training & Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Quality compliance
- Caregiver education
Certification
- Registered Nurse - New Jersey, Active, Unrestricted NJ RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 05/27
- CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 05/27
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Clinical And Technical Skills
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Transitional Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient & Caregiver Education
- Medication Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- EHR Documentation
- Healthcare Technology
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Patient Follow-Up
- Resource Coordination
- Nursing Leadership
- Clinical Oversight
- Staff Training
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
Timeline
RN Case Manager
MERCER HOME CARE
01.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Case Manager
VISITING ANGELS
04.2020 - 01.2026
Co-Owner
BAR METHOD PRINCETON LLC
01.2011 - 03.2020
Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate - Science
Union County College
Registered Nursing Program -
Muhlenberg School of Nursing