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Lee Cohen, RN

Summary

Self-motivated and hard working former 8th grade Science Teacher now a Registered Nurse. Daisy award nominee, energetic, compassionate.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Montenido & Associates
Cherry Hill, NJ
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Jefferson Health New Jersey
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.

Registered Nurse

Virtua Hand Surgery
Voorhees, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Provide direct patient care including splinting, casting, suture removal and wound care.
  • Complete history and physicals of presurgical patients.
  • Prep and monitor patients in procedure room.
  • Assist physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Observe surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during procedures to anticipate needs.
  • Provide direct support to surgical team during procedures as the non sterile circulating nurse.
  • Collect, label and transport specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Emergency Room Nurse

Virtua Hospital
Marlton, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.


Middle School Science Teacher

Mount Laurel Board Of Education
Mount Laurel, United States
09.1995 - 04.2022
  • Worked in team-based environment with co-teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
  • Created and led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills based on mutual respect and caring.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
12.2021

Graduate Level Teaching Certification - Middle School Education

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
1994

Bachelor of Science - Community And Family Resources

University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
06.1991

Certification

Registered Nurse, Lic # 26NR23848300

American Red Cross BLS and ACLS

NJ Standard Teaching Certificate, Lic # 00187412

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Montenido & Associates
07.2024 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Jefferson Health New Jersey
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Virtua Hand Surgery
09.2022 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse

Virtua Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Middle School Science Teacher

Mount Laurel Board Of Education
09.1995 - 04.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rowan College At Burlington County

Graduate Level Teaching Certification - Middle School Education

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - Community And Family Resources

University of Delaware
Lee Cohen, RN