Mona Nelson BSN RN CCRN
Carteret,NJ
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE Direct Care ~ Hospital Settings Dedicated, skilled RN with a large range of healthcare experiences in Medical Surgical Unit,tele, Step down units, and Critical Care. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Nursing from Ramapo College. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
UMDNJ
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
CCU Registered Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Titrated multiple cardiac drugs, weaned off patients on different vent settings with RT.
- Administered Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) to patients with acute kidney disease and other medical issues.
- Post cardiac cath patients on Impella, balloon pumps, post code resuscitation.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipments to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Collaborated with levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing surgical cases and resources.
IT Personnel
UMDNJ- University Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Received training while obtained my certification in CPOM (Computer Physician Order Management)
- Was a team participant on building orders for Physicians - Attended various meetings with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to gather materials to meet their needs and the patient's regarding orders
- Assisted the staffs and physicians when Epic went live.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
UMDNJ: SICU
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Administered care to patient on different ventilator settings.
- Provided care to acute life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
- Effectively communicated to all member of the patient's care team.
- Interpreted EKG scripts, assessed, monitored lab values, and titrated multiple cardiac medications and sedation's
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
08.2002 - 09.2007
- Administered care to pre/post-op liver transplant patients
- Educated the family and patients of pre/post- operative care regarding Liver transplant surgeries.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ2002
Skills
- Fluent in French and Haitian Creole
- Proficient in Microsoft Word & Powerpoint
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Diagnosis
- Skills Enhancement
- Shared Governance
- Relationship Development
- Medical Records Management
- Care Delivery
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Indirect Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- Home Care
- Operating Room Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Infection Control
- Professionalism
- Preoperative Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Postoperative Care
- Healthcare Regulations
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Sterile Technique
- Patient Assessment
- Decision Making
- Blood Transfusion
- Stress Management
- Surgical Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Operation
- Adaptability
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Clinical Management
- Bleeding Control
- Teaching
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Treatment Assessments
- Surgical Procedures
Certification
BLS,ACLS,CCRN
Affiliations
American Nurses Association of Critical Care
Additional Information
- LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS, State of New Jersey Registered Nursing License, Active.
Affiliations
American Nurses Association of Critical Care.
Community/Volunteer Work
.Provided care to patients during the earthquake relief in Haiti 2010.
.volunteered with Medicare to work in different settings in Haiti.
.Volunteered with ISHI( Initial Surgical Health Initiative)
.Volunteered with St. Mount Olive Church organization in 2014 to provide much needed care to underserved communities in the Dominican Republic.
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
UMDNJ
06.2019 - 09.2019
CCU Registered Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
IT Personnel
UMDNJ- University Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
UMDNJ: SICU
09.2007 - 01.2012
Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UMDNJ- University Hospital
08.2002 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
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