Krysta Berkowitz
Beachwood,NJ
Summary
Acute Care RN for 20+ years and APN of 3+ years hoping to find a role as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am looking for an environment that supports each other as a work family and encourages a healthy work-life balance. As a never-ending student in my field, I continue to stay up to date with evidence-based practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APN - Per Diem
RWJBH - Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Attend and lead rapid response team
- Performed physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests for hospitalized patients
- Provided daily patient care, including medication management and symptom control
- Coordinated with other members of the medical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Monitored vital signs and provided supportive treatments as needed.
- Evaluated new admissions to determine their clinical status and need for further testing or procedures.
RN, Emergency Department - Part Time
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
APN Hospitalist
Envision Physician Services
Brick, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests for hospitalized patients.
- Coordinated with other members of the medical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and current condition.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding diagnosis and prognosis.
- Evaluated new admissions to determine their clinical status and need for further testing or procedures.
- Member of the observation team to ensure patients are admitted to the correct level of care/admission status
Volunteer Nurse Practitioner
One World Surgery
05.2024 - 05.2024
- On May 4-11 of 2024 I was honored to volunteer via One World Surgery on a team of APN's, PA's, MD's, Surgeons, and nurses to travel to Honduras to provide both primary care and surgeries to patients in need
- Provided medical clearance for surgery
- Provided primary care for common diseases such as HTN, HLD, DM, and Osteoarthritis
- Coordinated with local Honduran clinic staff
APN
Atlantic Hematology Oncology Associates
Brick, NJ
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources as needed.
- Close monitoring of patients while receiving chemotherapy agents within infusion center and intervening quickly for any possible side effect or allergic reaction.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Completed peer reviews with insurance companies to ensure patient able to receive required test per Oncologist request when initially denied.
Emergency Department RN
Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center
Brick, NJ
05.2008 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound dressing changes, IV therapy, and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered emergency medical treatments to stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services delivered in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
- Charge nurse, preceptor, member of the Care Ladder to help formulate quality improvement projects such as the Stroke Resource Team.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09-2020
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Utica College
Utica, NY09-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12-2004
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Basic suturing
- IV insertion
- Telemetry
- EPIC
- Cultural Awareness
- Task Prioritization
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- DEA
- CDS
- RN
- APN
- Family Nurse Practitioner via the ANCC
Affiliations
- Yoga instructor at This Is Yoga in Seaside Park, NJ
Accomplishments
- 2004 Women's Health Award from Community Medical Center in Tom River, NJ for High GPA and Clinical Strength
- Co-creator of the Stroke Resource Team at OUMC with the help of ED, Stroke APN, and Care Ladder Team
Timeline
Volunteer Nurse Practitioner
One World Surgery
05.2024 - 05.2024
APN - Per Diem
RWJBH - Community Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
RN, Emergency Department - Part Time
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
APN Hospitalist
Envision Physician Services
11.2022 - Current
APN
Atlantic Hematology Oncology Associates
01.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Department RN
Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center
05.2008 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Utica College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
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