MONIKA KLIMAS
WALLINGTON,NJ
Summary
NJ and NY Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Psychiatric and Med-Surgical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2021 - Current
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
Psychiatric RN - Per Diem
New Bridge Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- 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 patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Contract RN
Orzac Rehab- Northwell Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Contract - Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center-Med-Surg
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc.
- Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patients' charts by recording food and fluid intake and output.
- Educated patients regarding their medications, procedure and treatments.
- Additionally, provided preoperative, inter-operative and post-operative care instruction.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Christian Health Care Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided therapeutic interactions with patient to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Administered medications and treatments ordered by physician.
- Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendationans.
- Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing standard of care.
Contract -Registered Nurse (RN)
New Bridge Medical Center, Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders for restraint.
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA at Christian Health Care Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, recording intake and output information.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bag and bathing.
- Watched patients closely to keep them away from restricted areas and to prevent them from causing harm to themselves and to other people, as directed by nurse.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Penn State University
State College, PA05.2021
Bachelor - Psychology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12.2018
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Charge/Preceptor experience
- Polish, Spanish and English speaking
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Supervision and leadership
Certification
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- IV certified
- ACLS certified ( American Heart Association)
- Medical- Surgical Nursing Certification
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honors Society member
- PTK Honors Society member
Timeline
Psychiatric RN - Per Diem
New Bridge Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Contract RN
Orzac Rehab- Northwell Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
Contract - Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
11.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2021 - Current
Contract -Registered Nurse (RN)
New Bridge Medical Center, Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center-Med-Surg
02.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
Christian Health Care Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA at Christian Health Care Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - PMHNP
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Penn State University
Bachelor - Psychology
Rutgers University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Bergen Community College
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- IV certified
- ACLS certified ( American Heart Association)
- Medical- Surgical Nursing Certification
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