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Nadirah Dent

Plainfield

Summary

Dual-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 13+ years of progressive nursing experience, including extensive leadership and bedside practice in high-acuity emergency and acute care settings. Strong clinical background in the assessment, stabilization, and management of critically ill adult and geriatric patients across emergency departments, trauma-informed care, and fast-paced hospital environments. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, managing complex patient presentations, performing rapid clinical decision-making, and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Proven history of leadership as a Charge Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager, with a strong foundation for transition into an advanced practice provider role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AYA HEALTHCARE
Montclair
11.2025 - Current

Provide high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment while supporting critically ill patients through rapid assessment, intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Deliver emergency nursing care in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical setting.

· Administer medications, monitor patient response, and support treatment plans.

· Assist physicians with emergency procedures including intubation and central line placement.

· Streamline patient intake processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

· Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery instructions.

· Respond rapidly to codes and de-escalate high-stress patient and family situations.

· Trained on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

· Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.

Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Overlook Medical Center
Union
09.2019 - Current

Serve in a leadership role within a high-volume emergency department, overseeing patient flow, coordinating care delivery, and supporting the treatment of critically ill and trauma patients.

  • Serve as Charge Nurse in a high-volume emergency department, overseeing patient flow and clinical operations.
  • Deliver care for critically ill and trauma patients, including head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Perform triage, administer medications, and assist with invasive emergency procedures.
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Mentor and support new nursing staff in emergency department workflows and best practices.
  • Ensure accurate documentation, continuity of care, and timely coordination of emergency services.
  • Promote patient safety, reduce wait times, and provide culturally competent patient and family education.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Total Medical Staffing
Montclair
05.2021 - 11.2025

Delivered emergency nursing care across high-volume clinical settings, providing safe and efficient care to patients with acute and complex medical needs. Administer medications, monitor patient response, and support treatment plans.

· Provided emergency nursing care for diverse patient populations in high-volume hospital settings.

· Managed acute and critical patient presentations while supporting emergency interventions and treatment plans.

· Collaborated with providers and care teams to ensure timely, patient-centered care.

· Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

· Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.

· Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care

· Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.

· Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.

I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction

Education

Master of Science: Nursing -

Walden University
08-2025

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
08-2016

Associate of Science: Nursing -

Union County College-Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ

Skills

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care

  • Emergency & Acute Care Management
  • High-Acuity Patient Assessment
  • Critical Care Stabilization
  • Trauma-Informed Emergency Care
  • Differential Assessment Support
  • Diagnostic Interpretation Collaboration
  • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
  • Triage & Rapid Clinical Prioritization
  • Patient Evaluation & Monitoring
  • Emergency Procedure Support
  • Care Coordination Across Disciplines
  • Patient & Family Counseling / Education
  • Transitional & Discharge Care Planning
  • Clinical Documentation & EMR Management
  • Leadership in Fast-Paced Clinical Settings
  • Workflow Efficiency & Patient Throughput

Certification

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified (AGACNP-BC), ANCC

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AYA HEALTHCARE
11.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Total Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 11.2025

Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Overlook Medical Center
09.2019 - Current

Master of Science: Nursing -

Walden University

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

College of Saint Elizabeth

Associate of Science: Nursing -

Union County College-Trinitas School of Nursing
Nadirah Dent