Nicole Del Carmen
Linden
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student graduating in January 2026 with an Associate Degree in Nursing from JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing and Medical Imaging. Seeking to begin a career as a new graduate registered nurse at JFK Medical Center. Skilled in patient-centered care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Ambassador
Office of Patient Experience –– JFK Medical Center
Edison
10.2023 - Current
- First point of contact for hospital visitors; ensured adherence to visitation policies and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and unit secretaries to streamline patient visitation and communication.
- Handled patient experience concerns by de-escalating sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted in drafting patient experience reports and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Student Nurse
JFK Medical Center / Hackensack Meridian Health / Carrier Clinic / Complete Care Plainfield
09.2023 - Current
- Completed over 700+ hours of direct patient care experience across multiple specialties: Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Neuro-Stroke, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Critical Care, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry.
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and catheter care.
- Delivered patient and family education with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
- Assisted with emergency response situations including rapid response and CPR/BLS interventions.
- Documented care using EMR systems while maintaining patient safety and infection control protocols.
- Operated medical equipment including bladder scanners, cardiac monitors, glucose monitors, defibrillators, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing And Medical Imaging
Plainfield, NJ01.2026
Skills
- Patient-centered care and therapeutic communication
- Medication administration
- EMR documentation and charting
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Wound care and infection control
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Proficient in medical equipment
- Emergency response
References
Haydee Alvarez, MSN, FNP-BC
haydee.alvarez@hmhn.org
908-668-2407
Nkechi Akinokun, MSN, RN, APN
nkechi.akinokun@hmhn.org
732-690-9839
Noreen Occhipinti, MSN, RN, CEN
noreen.occhipinti@hmhn.org
908-668-2928
Jacquelin Christo, MSN, RN
jacqueline.christo@hmhn.org
908-668-2472
Timeline
Guest Ambassador
Office of Patient Experience –– JFK Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
JFK Medical Center / Hackensack Meridian Health / Carrier Clinic / Complete Care Plainfield
09.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing And Medical Imaging