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Work History
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Certification
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Jennifer L. Read

Brick,NJ

Summary

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with over 5 years in fast-paced, high-acuity setting. Proven expertise in rapid patient assessment, early identification of clinical deterioration, and urgent interventions. Adept at leading code situations, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and making high-stakes decisions under pressure. Seeking to leverage critical care proficiency and emergency response skills in a Rapid Response Nurse role to help prevent adverse patient outcomes hospital-wide.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Monmouth Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Served as charge nurse and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver evidence-based care while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Triaged patients and monitored acuity levels to make real-time decisions on bed allocation.
  • Oversaw patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring efficient bed utilization and continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with case managers and ancillary departments to streamline patient flow.
  • Trained and supervised new nursing staff supporting operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Delivered care to high-acuity patients, including those with COPD, CHF, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and diabetes.
  • Participated as an active member of the hospital's Shared Governance council contributing to quality improvement initiatives.


Registered Nurse Perioperative Services

Advanced Endoscopy and Surgical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing endoscopic and podiatric procedures.
  • Coordinated patient flow through perioperative areas to minimize wait times and optimize room turnover.
  • Provided patient education and discharge planning to ensure safe and efficient transitions of care.

Family Service Specialist

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Delivered case management services for vulnerable families, including assessment, planning, and placement coordination.
  • Led interventions and liaised with external agencies to ensure access to care and timely service delivery.
  • Advocated in court proceedings, emphasizing client safety, resource planning, and treatment outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
05.2012

Skills

  • Triage and acuity-based prioritization
  • Critical care experience
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis management and de-escalation
  • EMR/EHR systems (EPIC, Cerner)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Awards

  • Deans List New Jersey City University
  • Samuel Nelson Scholarship Recipient
  • Departmental Honors in Community Service

Timeline

Registered Nurse Perioperative Services

Advanced Endoscopy and Surgical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Monmouth Medical Center
09.2019 - Current

Family Service Specialist

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
08.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice

Hartwick College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Jersey City University

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