Nancy Gilles
Summary
Leadership-focused Registered Nurse with diverse acute-care experience in Interventional Radiology, NICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Spinal Cord Injury, Corrections, and Behavioral Health environments. Known for strong clinical judgment, patient safety advocacy, team collaboration, and operational support in high-acuity settings.
Experience in providing top-quality patient care within high-volume hospital environments. Strengths include critical thinking, sound clinical judgement, and effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Have consistently ensured optimal patient outcomes while adhering to strict safety standards and protocols. Made significant impacts in previous roles by contributing to quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient satisfaction rates.
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a trajectory toward nursing leadership and healthcare management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
VA Hospital
East Orange, USA
2021.02 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive care to medically complex veteran populations.
- Perform advanced assessments and initiate timely interventions.
- Mentor staff and assist with workflow prioritization.
- Educate patients and families to promote recovery and reduce readmissions.
NICU Staff Nurse
University Hospital
Newark, USA
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Provide high-acuity care to premature and critically ill neonates.
- Educate and support families during complex hospitalizations.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced neonatal intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly for changes.
Registered Nurse
NaphCare Inc.
North Brunswick, USA
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Conduct intake and chronic care assessments.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions within a secure environment.
- Initiate emergency response procedures and ensure compliant documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veritas Recovery Center
South Amboy, USA
2018.06 - 2020.05
- Administer detox medications and monitor withdrawal protocols.
- Provide patient education and emotional support.
Donation Resource Coordinator
NJ Sharing Network
New Providence, USA
2014.03 - 2018.06
- Coordinated organ and tissue donor referrals and screenings.
- Guided families through consent processes and coordinated transplant communications.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University Hospital
Newark, USA
- Deliver nursing care for minimally invasive vascular and diagnostic procedures.
- Perform pre-procedure assessments, monitor moderate sedation, and provide recovery care.
- Coordinate workflow between radiology, anesthesia, and inpatient teams.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
11.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
03.2012
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Mentorship
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic
- Cerner
- CPRS
- TechCare
- UNet
- POAP
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Patient assessment
Certification
- ACLS-AHA
BLS- AHA
NRP- AAP
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
- Fluent in Creole
- French
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse - New Jersey
- Registered Nurse - New York
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP (American Heart Association)
Leadership Management Experience
- Support unit operations through staff guidance and prioritization of patient assignments.
- Serve as a clinical resource during complex procedures and emergency situations.
- Mentor new nurses and assist with onboarding and clinical skill development.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and safe patient throughput.
- Reinforce adherence to infection prevention and medication safety standards.
Timeline
NICU Staff Nurse
University Hospital
2023.08 - 2025.08
Registered Nurse
NaphCare Inc.
2023.01 - 2025.01
Staff Registered Nurse
VA Hospital
2021.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veritas Recovery Center
2018.06 - 2020.05
Donation Resource Coordinator
NJ Sharing Network
2014.03 - 2018.06
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University Hospital
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute