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Kaitlyn Pagan

Perth Amboy,NJ

Summary

Motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with progressive leadership experience, including Assistant Director of Patient Care in a high-acuity hospital environment. Adept in staffing oversight, performance coaching, patient safety, and quality improvement. Skilled at building strong team relationships and driving evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Patient Care

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead day-to-day unit operations including staffing, scheduling, and workflow management
  • Coach and evaluate nursing staff to promote professional development and accountability
  • Ensure compliance with JCAHO, HIPAA, infection prevention, and internal quality standards
  • Conduct patient rounds, respond to safety events, and implement corrective action plans
  • Collaborate with leadership on QAPI initiatives, policy development, and performance metrics
  • Support orientation, competency, and ongoing training of nursing staff

Pulmonary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide evidence-based care to patients with acute/chronic respiratory conditions
  • Perform tracheostomy care, vent management, wound care, pain management, and post-op care
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans
  • Preceptor for new nurses, supporting skill development and safe practice
  • Maintain high standards of documentation, infection control, and patient advocacy

Receptionist/medical scribe

New Jersey Pain, Spine, and Sports Associates
North Brunswick, NJ
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated patient intake, scheduling, and insurance verification
  • Documented patient histories and provider assessments as a scribe
  • Supported medical record management and patient communication

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University
Rutherford, NJ
05-2022

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Creative direction
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis
  • Employee relations
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk analysis

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State of New Jersey
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Spanish fluency (written and spoken)
  • Software proficiency: Cerner, Epic, and Excel
  • Charge Nurse
  • Preceptor
  • Daisy Nominee

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Assistant Director of Patient Care

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
04.2023 - Current

Pulmonary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Receptionist/medical scribe

New Jersey Pain, Spine, and Sports Associates
03.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University

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