Princy Chacko
Livingston,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Unit Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, staff development, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and team performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Artis Rehab at Kearny Excelsior Care Group
Kearny, NJ
09.2009 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for smooth operations.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for compliance.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, developed plans of care, and implemented nursing interventions.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet patient needs.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Facilitated communication between staff members through meetings or one-on-one interactions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
- Directed development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures in the unit.
- Investigated any incidents reported within the unit promptly according to established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
- Developed strategies for enhancing customer service satisfaction levels within the unit.
- Resolved conflicts among team members or between departments in a diplomatic manner.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to nursing staff.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to nursing management topics for continuing education purposes.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Provided support to nurses during stressful situations or emergencies on the floor.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet patient needs.
Staff Nurse CCU
Clara Maass Continuing Care Center
Belleville, New Jersey
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies as prescribed.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols daily.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJ 01.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Nursing policies development
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient safety adherence
- Care plan collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Electronic health records
- Resource management systems
- Medical documentation
- Electronic charting skills
- Emergency response
- Unit management
- Staff performance evaluation
- Staff education
- Leadership development
- Clinical leadership
- Performance improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- Staff leadership
Languages
Hindi
Professional
A1
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
01.2010 - 06.2012
Nurse Unit Manager
Artis Rehab at Kearny Excelsior Care Group
09.2009 - Current
Staff Nurse CCU
Clara Maass Continuing Care Center
08.2006 - 07.2009