Patricia Palla BSN, RN
Millington,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse with expertise in nursing protocol development, patient care coordination, and experience in adult and pediatric patient care.
Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
NYU Langone Health @ Trinity
New York, New York
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient care delivery.
- Assisted with Pediatric and Adult patient care activities, supporting nursing staff and healthcare providers.
- Monitored health records for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams for effective collaboration.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians and nursing staff for comprehensive care.
- Participated in recruitment and selection processes to build a skilled nursing team.
- Established communication channels between clinical staff and other departments to improve workflow.
- Supervised hiring, training, and development of nursing staff to ensure high-quality service.
Senior Staff Nurse
NYU Langone Health @ Trinity
New York , NY
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in establishing outpatient pediatric and GI specialties for the NYU outpatient facility. Created nursing policies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures.
- Physician and management liaison, facilitating communication between the medical and nursing staff.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Somerset Medical
Somerville, New Jersey
04.2003 - 01.2008
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey
03.1997 - 04.2003
- Assessed patient conditions in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and discharge instructions.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg Nursing School
Plainfield, NJ06-1975
Skills
- Nursing protocol development
- Patient care coordination
- Health record compliance
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Staff training and development
- Clinical process improvement
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Compliance monitoring
Accomplishments
2024 NYU Nurse Leadership nursing award.
Certification
BLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
NYU Langone Health @ Trinity
01.2017 - 07.2024
Senior Staff Nurse
NYU Langone Health @ Trinity
01.2008 - 01.2017
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Somerset Medical
04.2003 - 01.2008
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Barnabas Medical Center
03.1997 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg Nursing School