Jennifer A Constantino
Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of critical care treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Cerner/PowerChart, HP monitoring of cardiac rhythms as well as use with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Caring Nurse with 24 years of experience in critical care, interventional radiology, procedural pre-and-post surgical care, LTACH, ICU, PICC lines and IR. With dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Trained in medical/surgical ICU with designing individualized care plans for patient success. Proven leader with great multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, New Jersey
02.2017 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse/Interventional Radiology Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
AtlantiCare
Galloway, NJ
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
- Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
- Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
Critical Care Nurse
Shore Medical Center
Somers Point, New Jersey
07.2002 - 12.2015
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN in Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 03.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ05.2008
Diploma in License Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Atlantic County Vocational-Technical School
Mays Landing, NJ08.1998
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Emergency Interventions
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Chest Tubes
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- After-Care Planning
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Creative Thinking
- Emotional Support
- Client Service and Engagement
Affiliations
NJN since 1999, Unit based Counsel at Inspira Medical Center, Quality and Clinical Improvement at Shore Medical Center
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse/Interventional Radiology Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN in Nursing
Wilmington University
03.2020 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
AtlantiCare
10.2015 - 01.2017
Critical Care Nurse
Shore Medical Center
07.2002 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Diploma in License Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Atlantic County Vocational-Technical School