Justine Yambao, RN, BSN
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Brings extensive experience in high-acuity, time-sensitive clinical environments, with a strong foundation in multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making, care coordination, and supporting efficient workflows to promote optimal patient outcomes. Poised to apply in-depth cardiovascular and neurovascular knowledge with leadership and operational insights to focus on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards. Values teamwork, continuous learning, opportunities for development and improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient hemodynamics during catheterizations, EP studies, ablations, AICD and pacemaker insertions, PCI, stent placement, and structural heart procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures, addressing individual care needs to support quality care.
- Provide specialized nursing care during neurovascular procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
- Assist with emergent stroke interventions, including rapid patient assessment, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluation, and coordination of time-sensitive thrombectomy procedures.
- Support embolization procedures, including pre-procedure preparation, intraprocedural monitoring, medication administration, and post-procedure care for patients.
- Administered specialized medications for sedation and pain management during medical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and procedural effectiveness.
- Provided on-call coverage for STEMI calls, ensuring rapid response and readiness for emergency interventions.
- Respond to emergent STEMI activations and provide rapid nursing support, and prioritize timely reperfusion and adherence to established door-to-balloon time goals.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Assessed member needs using case management guidelines.
- Reviewed prior authorization requests for medical services and treatments.
- Assess and evaluate service necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency.
- Developed and coordinated implementation of individualized care plans to enhance member outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and address member needs.
- Educated members on benefits, referrals, and care options.
- Monitored complex cases to identify service needs and address care gaps proactively.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
JCMC Level Two Emergency Trauma Department
Jersey City, New Jersey
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Coordinated emergency department operations, optimizing patient flow, triage prioritization, and resource allocation in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
- 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 managing critical situations including cardiac arrests, stroke codes, code blues, code hearts, and conscious sedations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained safe and effective care for patients across various acuity levels within time-restricted environments, prioritizing patient needs.
- Served as a trauma nurse and collaborated efficiently with the trauma team.
- Provided care with different conditions from infants to elderly patients.
- Guided new hire nurses and paramedic students through training sessions to enhance their clinical skills.
Registered Nurse per diem
Dynamic Surgery Center
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored patients closely after procedures for medication reactions, meticulously documenting each patient's condition to support continuity of care.
- Delivered essential discharge instructions and safely transitioned patients from facility, ensuring understanding and compliance with post-operative care.
- .Assessed patients, gathered detailed medical information and vital signs during pre-op, initiated IVs, and administered pre-op medications to ensure readiness for procedures.
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Innovation Institution
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Abstracted medical data from physician practices for ACOs, DSRIP, and MIPS to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Traveled to practices across New Jersey to extract clinical quality data from paper charts and electronic medical records, ensuring accurate entry into a specified database.
- Coordinated preoperative nursing care for ambulatory surgery center patients.
- Reviewed patient histories and prepared charts for Dynamic Surgery Center procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during anesthesia and surgical care.
Registered Nurse per diem
New Jersey Sports & Exposition Metlife Stadium Medical Unit
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Obtained vital signs, EKG, and administered medications.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and coordinated transfers to nearest emergency room when necessary.
- Evaluated patient needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Assisted physicians during examinations of patients with minor wounds and orthopedic injuries to facilitate timely care.
Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Rapid Diagnostic Unit & Pediatric Unit
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Oversaw daily operations of Rapid Diagnostic and Observation Unit, coordinating staffing assignments and managing patient flow to ensure high-quality care.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed tailored care plans to address individual needs.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating changes in the patient's condition
- Collaborated with healthcare team to share patient information and align care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Safely administered medications and promoted a safe working environment
- Planned discharges and educated patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
Hudsonview Health Center
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Accurately administered and documented medications and treatments.
- Monitored changes in patient status to enhance comfort and ensure safety.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to optimize quality of patient care.
- Delivered care in sub-acute and long-term units to facilitate patient recovery.
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
- STEMI and Stroke Response
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Interpretation
- Triage and Acuity Assessment (ESI)
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- ACLS and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- Massive transfusion protocol
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, etc)
- Staff Supervision, Delegation, and Mentorship
- Patient & Family Education
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award Honoree 11/2023 & 1/2024
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee
- Nurse Excellence Award Nominee for Exemplary Professional Practice 2024
- Nurse Excellence Award Nominee for Exemplary Professional Practice 2026
- Nurse Excellence Award Nominee for Structural Empowerment 2026
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
JCMC Level Two Emergency Trauma 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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Diploma - Nursing
Union County College: Trinitas School of Nursing