LESLIE ANN OJO
Avenel,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented registered nurse with 10+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and management of department operations. Possesses clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse-Float Department
RWJBH TRINITAS HOSPITAL
Elizabeth, NJ
03.2019 - Current
- Managed patient assignments on various medical units, consistently ensuring high standards of care delivery
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized interventions, and updated individualized care plans.
- Experience in caring for COVID-19 infected patients with attention to isolation precautions, monitoring symptoms and providing care, and implementing various modes of oxygen therapies
- Orient, train, and mentor newly hired staff nurses
- Experienced in managing 38-bed unit as charge nurse with responsibilities including managing shift operations, coordinating patient flow and bed assignments, emergency response, mentoring new graduate nurses and new staff, and quality improvement protocols.
- Effectively functions as liaison between nursing staff and management team to advocate for needs of staff and patients
- Served as liaison between nursing staff and management, advocating for the needs of staff and patients
Registered Nurse
Nursefinders Staffing Agency
Union, NJ
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided patient care as registered nurse under nurse agency contracts at Trinitas Regional Medical Center and East Orange General Hospital
- Delivered nursing care on medical surgical and telemetry units through contract assignments
- Worked under contract assignment as staff nurse on medical surgical and telemetry units
- Communicated with care team regarding patient condition changes to ensure timely response and continuity of care
- Assessed educational needs of patients and families to deliver tailored health education
Assistant RN Administrator of Home Health Division
Revolutionary Home Health
Olyphant, PA
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Earned promotion to Assistant Administrator of home health division. Duties included: Regulatory compliance including development and review of agency policy and procedure; ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and other governing bodies' regulations
- Management of state survey processes, state licensure renewal, and other audit-based procedures
- Utilization of quality benchmark data to develop and implement quality improvement strategies
- Facilitated monthly staff meetings to align on agency goals, enhance clinician education, and update on policies, resulting in improved clinician satisfaction and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Collaborate with leadership team to devise initiatives for improving staff and patient satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved operational and patient care issues, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and enhanced care quality.
- Present continuous learning opportunities to ensure staff continually improved in their knowledge and skills regarding patient care
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop initiatives that enhanced staff and patient satisfaction, retention, and morale.
Field RN Case Manager
Revolutionary Home Health
Olyphant, PA
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments on patients' physical and psychosocial needs, delivering personalized care in home settings
- Delivered targeted care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions
- Coordinated support services and enhanced communication among social workers, therapists, support staff, and patients
- Manage support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, support staff, and patients.
- Documented patient information in electronic medical records to ensure accurate health tracking.
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Post Acute Medical
Scranton, PA
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Cared for patients on ventilators, delivering respiratory treatments to optimize breathing function
- Coordination with care team members to provide safe and effective patient care
- Monitored and treated patients with diverse medical conditions, ensuring adherence to treatment plans
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania05-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan implementation
- Direct patient care
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Health promotion
- Team collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EMR Documentation
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE, State of New Jersey licensure, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION, American Heart Association, July 2025
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
DAISY AWARD RECIPIENT, January 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse-Float Department
RWJBH TRINITAS HOSPITAL
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nursefinders Staffing Agency
09.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant RN Administrator of Home Health Division
Revolutionary Home Health
06.2017 - 07.2018
Field RN Case Manager
Revolutionary Home Health
03.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Post Acute Medical
02.2015 - 01.2016
Associates in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northampton Community College