Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
Maintain 24 hour accountability to plan, manage, and evaluate patient care delivery and evidence-based nursing practice for the inpatient oncology unit.
Clinical decision making to support staff to meet departmental and organizational goals.
Fiscal responsibility: develop, implement, and monitor unit-based capital and expense budget.
Exhibit efficiency, flexibility, and creativity to manage resources in response to changing patient and unit needs.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and standards development to affect positive patient outcomes and length of stay.
Support staff in their participation in continuing education.
Conduct annual performance review and evaluations for all direct reports.
Responsible for personnel management by hiring members of the nursing team, coordinating orientation with the Staff Development Department, and conducting disciplinary action as needed.
Improved patient satisfaction via development of performance improvement plans for scores below benchmark.
Preparation of staff for Joint Commission survey, ACOS survey, Magnet designation and re-designation.
Developed and implemented chemotherapy administration practicum.
Assisted with development of chemotherapy consent.
Conducted research study which resulted in practice change.
Achieved unit’s NICHE designation.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Management responsibility for the supervision of patient care.
Responsible for staffing and scheduling on assigned shifts.
Responsible for completion of payroll.
Provide input into employee performance evaluations.
Accountable for the coordination of essential duties in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
Implement, revise, and evaluate quality and performance improvement activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary and Shared Governance councils and teams.
Staff Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.2000
Inpatient Oncology Unit
Medical-Surgical Unit
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Monmouth University
01.2021
Master of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Edison State University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Edison State College
01.2011
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
01.1982
Skills
Critical thinking
Continuous improvement strategies
Department management
Staff leadership
Hiring and terminations
Clinical supervision
Staff development
Performance improvement
Staff coaching and mentoring
Budget management
Compliance oversight
Staff assignments
Affiliations
Chair of the Fall Prevention Committee.
Served as Lead to achieve NICHE designation on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit.
Served as NICHE Coordinator 2018-2022.
Served as Lead to attain the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award.
Member of Nursing Quality Action & Practice Council.
Member of Professional Development Council.
Member of Research & Evidence-Based Practice Council.
Co-Investigator of research study; presenter at organization’s annual Nursing Research Day.
Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, NJSNA, ANA, ONS, AACN, PNA, AONL.
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey, License # 26NO07731900
Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (ANCC) 1994-Present
Oncology Certified Nurse (ONCC) 2008-Present
Telemetry Certification 2010-Present
Peritoneal Dialysis Certification 2011-Present
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Staff Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health at Old Bridge Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.2000
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Monmouth University
Master of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Edison State College
Community Service
I assisted with development and implementation of the Lance Armstrong Program for cancer survivors at the local YMCA., I volunteered to enroll applicants in the Cancer Prevention Study-3 research study., I participated in the Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society., I served as team leader for a local arthritis walk., I participate in local health fairs, walks, and cancer screening events.
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