Jennifer Caban
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Adept at IV management and fostering compassion, I significantly enhanced patient care at Hoboken University Medical Center. My expertise in lab result interpretation and patient education, coupled with a commitment to culturally-sensitive care, has consistently improved health outcomes. I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a profound ability to mentor new RNs and streamline discharge coordination.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
Bayonne, NJ
07.1990 - 10.2024
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ06-1990
Skills
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Performing ekgs
- Clinical information system management
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Documenting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Pediatric nursing
- Seizure management
- IV setup
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
07.1990 - 10.2024
Diploma - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
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