Justine Yambao
Jersey City
Summary
Dedicated team player with a positive demeanor, thriving in challenging environments. Highly skilled in multitasking and delivering efficient results in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to leverage critical thinking, prioritization, organization, and time management skills to enhance team performance. Extensive experience across various clinical areas contributes to diverse projects and initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Jersey City, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Monitoring patient hemodynamics and/or circulating procedures such as but not limited to left and right heart catheterizations, cerebral angiograms, EP study/ablations, insertions of ACID/pacemakers, mechanical thrombectomy, PCI, stent placement, and structural heart procedures while ensuring patient safety
- Administer specialized medications during procedures
- Responsible for on-call coverage for STEMI calls
- Assess patients pre and post procedures and target individualized needs to achieve optimal quality care
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Newark, NJ
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Assess and evaluate the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of services provided
- Develops, coordinates, and assists in implementation of members-individualized plan of care
- Communicates with multidisciplinary teams striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Level Two Emergency Department
Jersey City, NJ
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Triaged patients quickly and effectively to appropriate areas in the emergency room
- Utilized strong assessment skills and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-paced environment
- Assisted in the care of multiple critical situations, such as but not limited to, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, code blues, code hearts, conscious sedations
- Provided care with different conditions from infants to elderly patients
- Independently maintained safe and effective care with various acuity levels in a time-restricted environment
- Served as a trauma nurse and collaborated efficiently with the trauma team
- Precepted new hire nurses and paramedic students
Registered Nurse per diem
Dynamic Surgery Center
Hackensack, NJ
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Initially assessed patients and obtained detail medical information and vital signs during pre-op, initiated IV’s, and administered pre-op medications
- Monitored patients closely immediately after procedures for reactions to medications and carefully documented and maintained a thorough record of each patient
- Educated imperative discharge information and safely discharged patients from facility
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Innovation Institution
Newark, NJ
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Abstract pertinent medical data from physician practices for Accountable Care organizations (ACOs), Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP), and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
- Traveled to multiple practices throughout New Jersey to abstract clinical quality data from paper medical charts or electronic medical records and entered it into a specified database
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Sports & Exposition Metlife Stadium Medical Unit
East Rutherford, NJ
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Evaluated patient needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow
- Obtained vital signs, EKG, and administered medications
- Assisted physicians with minor wounds and orthopedic injuries
- Monitored patients closely for changes in condition, sent to the nearest emergency room if needed
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Rapid Diagnostic Unit & Pediatric Unit
Jersey City, NJ
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Performed assessments, assessing patient needs, planning care, and implementing interventions
- Collaborated daily with physicians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare members to achieve optimum patient care
- Safely administered medications and promoted a safe working environment
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating changes in the patient's condition
- Responsible for discharge planning, education to patient and family members
Registered Nurse
Hudsonview Health Center
North Bergen, NJ
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Worked in the sub-acute and long-term units
- Identified changes in status to assure patient comfort and safety
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide patient quality care
- Accurately administered and documented medications and treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-2014
Diploma - Nursing
Union County College: Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ01-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Code STEMI, Code Neuro, & Code Blue Response
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Interpretation
- Patient & Family Education
- Precepting & Mentorship
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, etc)
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award Honoree 11/2023, 01/2024
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee
Certification
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield
11.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse per diem
Dynamic Surgery Center
02.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Innovation Institution
10.2015 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Level Two Emergency Department
10.2014 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Sports & Exposition Metlife Stadium Medical Unit
07.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Rapid Diagnostic Unit & Pediatric Unit
04.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Hudsonview Health Center
04.2012 - 04.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Union County College: Trinitas School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University