Lauren Core
Berkeley Heights,United States
Summary
Qualified Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with experience in coordinating daily operations, managing clinical staff, and providing high-quality patient care. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, adept at implementing nursing standards and regulations while fostering a positive work environment. Committed to improving overall patient satisfaction through efficient nursing practices and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON Infection Preventionist
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Care
Berkeley Heights, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Compiled, reviewed and modeled diverse infection information.
Admissions Triage Nurse Supervisor
HMH Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, NJ
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
Charge Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, NJ
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Responded quickly and appropriately to changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Partnered with physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate medication management strategies for clients.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient's physical and emotional condition on an ongoing basis.
- Engaged in crisis intervention techniques when appropriate to de-escalate situations involving agitated or violent behavior from patients.
- Provided direct care to patients in a safe, respectful and therapeutic manner.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Care Coordination
- Effective Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
ADON Infection Preventionist
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Care
06.2021 - Current
Admissions Triage Nurse Supervisor
HMH Carrier Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University