KIRLEW MONTAQUE
BORDENTOWN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff
Cooper University
Camden
08.2020 - Current
- PACU/ Pre-Op/ Telemetry
- Provided direct patient care in various healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported new nurses by sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
Regency Nurse Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Med Surg/ Telemetry
- Specialty Agency
- Provided direct patient care in various healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Charge nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick
01.1998 - 05.2020
- ED Holding and Observational unit
- Telemetry Unit
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols and best practices for care.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse Cross Country
Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale
01.1996 - 01.1997
- ICU Float
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)
Newark
01.1990 - 01.1996
- SICU, Trauma
- Liver Transplant
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
01.2013
- Telemetry unit
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
San Diego, CA04-2025
BSN - Nursing
Kean University
Union, New Jersey, United States01.2014
BS - Psychology
Rutgers University
01.1991
AA’S - Nursing
Middlesex County College
01.1989
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Team leadership
- Patient assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient discharge
- Ventilator care
- Family education
Affiliations
- Performance Improvement Committee
- American Nurse Association
Volunteer Experience
Serve as church deaconess, 2009 - present
Certification
- Medical Surgical Nursing Board Certified, 09/01/04
- ACLS, 01/01/89 - present
Professional And Clinical Experience
- Registered Nurse Staff, Cooper University, PACU/ Pre-Op/ Telemetry, 08/10/20 - present, Camden, NJ
- Registered Nurse, Regency Nurse Agency, Med Surg/ Telemetry, 2022 - 2023
- Charge Nurse, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, ED Holding and Observational unit Telemetry Unit, 05/01/98 - 05/20
- Registered Nurse, St. Michael's Hospital, Telemetry unit, 2013 - 2013
- Registered Nurse, Jackson Memorial Hospital, ICU, Liver Transplant Kidney/Pancreas, 1996 - 1997, Miami, Florida
- Registered Nurse, Broward General Hospital, CCU, CVICU, PCU, 1996 - 1998, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Registered Nurse Leader/Co-Leader, Willow Creek Rehab, Support Group Chronic Illness, 2014, New Jersey
- Registered Nurse, Holy Cross Hospital Cross Country Travel Agency, ICU Float, 1996 - 1997, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Charge Nurse, UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), SICU, Trauma Liver Transplant, 1990 - 1996, Newark, New Jersey
Professional Presentations
Clinical ladder (CN3) presenting different articles to my coworker every year, CHF hand washing, stress test presentation, and cardiac catheterization, pre-post op patient with Angioplasty
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regency Nurse Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse Staff
Cooper University
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
01.2013
Charge nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.1998 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Cross Country
Holy Cross Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)
01.1990 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
BSN - Nursing
Kean University
BS - Psychology
Rutgers University
AA’S - Nursing
Middlesex County College