Melissa Gjokaj
Middletown,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed in NY,NJ,CT with experience in Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab, PACU, Telemetry, Radiology, and Urgent Care. Over 9 years of prior LPN experience. Skilled in high-acuity patient care, emergency response, cardiac monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and NextGen EMR systems. Dependable and detail-oriented nurse committed to safe, high-quality patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Montefiore Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
- Provide specialized nursing care in high-acuity cardiac catheterization lab.
- Assist cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Monitor patients pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure.
- Maintain sterile technique and respond to complications such as arrhythmias or hypotension.
Per Diem Registered Nurse - PACU
Northwell Health
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver post-anesthesia care for surgical patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Monitor airway, hemodynamics, pain levels, and neurological status.
- Administer medications for pain control and stabilization.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers and surgeons for safe recovery.
Emergency Room RN / Cath Lab RN/PACU
Garnet Health
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Administered emergency care to critically ill and injured patients, ensuring prompt medical intervention.
- Executed emergency response protocols for cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and trauma cases.
- Executed cardiac catheterization procedures while ensuring comprehensive monitoring of patient status throughout the process.
- Spearheaded collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement comprehensive care plans.
Medical Telemetry RN
MidHudson Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs for cardiac patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Responded to rapid patient deterioration and emergencies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
Radiology RN
Northeast Radiology
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted in interventional radiology procedures.
- Monitored patients receiving contrast or sedation.
- Educated patients and families on procedures and recovery.
Internal Medicine / Urgent Care RN
Caremount Medical
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided urgent care nursing including wound care, splinting, and suturing assistance.
- Administered medications and IV treatments.
- Performed patient assessments and emergency interventions.
- Started as LPN and transitioned to RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ASA College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Ventilator Support
- IV Management
- Emergency Response
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Trauma Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Surgical Assistance
- EMR Systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, NextGen)
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Montefiore Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Per Diem Registered Nurse - PACU
Northwell Health
07.2025 - Current
Emergency Room RN / Cath Lab RN/PACU
Garnet Health
05.2022 - 03.2026
Medical Telemetry RN
MidHudson Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
Radiology RN
Northeast Radiology
11.2020 - 04.2022
Internal Medicine / Urgent Care RN
Caremount Medical
08.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ASA College