Jennifer Koczon
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 9+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Goal is to obtain a position as registered nurse who values patient safety and satisfaction. Well-organized team player for managing patient needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2013 - Current
- Full-time staff nurse who works on 40-bed stoke/metabolic unit that specializes in metabolic and neurological disorders
- Averages 5-7 patient load
- Works closely with physicians and other members of healthcare team
- Administers medications
- Performs daily physical assessments
- Creates and maintains daily patient care plans/education and medical charts
- Educates patients
Registered Nurse
Seasons Hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Per diem RN that admitted and managed hospice patients at home and in hospital
- Pronounced patients when they passed away
- Gave support to families during end of life decisions and experiences
Nursing Assistant
Saint Peter's University Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Per diem nursing assistant that floated to most floors including medical-surgical units, telemetry, and ICU units
- Assisted nurses with patient care
- Helped patients with ADLs
- Obtained vital signs
Guidance Counselor
Morris Catholic High School
09.2007 - 06.2010
- High school counselor for grades 9 & 10
- Engaged in academic, vocational, and personal counseling in individual and group settings
- Guided students in choosing classes and goals for future
- Taught “study skills” course to all freshmen
Guidance Counselor
Mother Seton Regional High School
09.2006 - 06.2007
- High school counselor in grades 9-12
- Engaged in individual and group counseling, as well as incorporating peer mediation
- Taught Career Development classes to help students plan for college and future
- Managed Individualized Education Plans and accommodations
- Directed Child Study Team meetings
Mental Health Technician
Carrier Clinic
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Nurse’s aide for clients (from adolescence to late adulthood) with wide array of psychological and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Obtained vital signs
- Assisted with ADLs
- Performing status/safety checks
- Safely restrained patients as needed
- Conducted psycho-educational groups
- Provided one-on-one counseling.
Education
Bachelor’s of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2013
Educational Specialist (post Master’s Degree) - Counseling
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2010
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2003
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough, NJ06.1999
Skills
- RN since November 2013 on medical-surgical unit
- Board Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Current BLS, IV, and EKG certification
- Extensive experience as charge/lead nurse
- Interim assistant nurse manager
- Preceptor to new nurses and active in Dedicated Nursing Unit (DEU) program
- Chair of Unit Practice Council and Chair of Professional Practice Council
- Organized with ability to effectively schedule and manage time
- Highly focused, motivated, reliable, and encouraging
- Ability to successfully engage in multitasking
- Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, older adults, and in mental health/addictions field
- Experience with individual and group counseling
- Teaching experience
- Team player
- Knowledgeable about medical terms and procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seasons Hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Saint Peter's University Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2013
Guidance Counselor
Morris Catholic High School
09.2007 - 06.2010
Guidance Counselor
Mother Seton Regional High School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Mental Health Technician
Carrier Clinic
04.2002 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work
Rider University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Rider University
Educational Specialist (post Master’s Degree) - Counseling
Rider University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Bachelor’s of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University