Raeleen De Jesus, DNP, ANP-BC
Teaneck
Summary
- Integral part of the Nephrology Department and formerly the outpatient Urology Department in a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center.
- Provided care to20-30 patients/day at a busy Multi-Specialty Internal Medicine Practice.
- Delivered care to the elderly patients in the home setting.
- Certified Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse of7 years at a MAGNET recognized teaching hospital.
- Highly- Effective Charge Nurse responsible for RN and ancillary staff shift assignments, discharge phone calls and chart reviews.
- Experienced mentor and preceptor who routinely trained new nurses and student interns.
- Skilled in providing care to adult patients with tracheostomy (on ventilators), peritoneal dialysis, decubitus ulcers, and radiation therapy.
- Experienced in managing adult patients with TPN, PPN, G-tube/PEG feeds, IV antibiotics, Continuous Bladder Irrigation, Chest-tubes, J-P drains, wound vacuums.
- Experienced in the nursing management of chronic illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Highly skilled in IV insertion, blood draws, and management of IV drips/medications.
- Assisted with the implementation of EPIC electronic medical record at Mount Sinai Hospital in2011 as a super-user.
- Proficient in analyzing EKG rhythms both in an ICU and medical/surgical setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology
Montefiore Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Works in collaboration with multiple attending physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat medical problems such as Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, electrolyte imbalance, and kidney cysts
- Implemented an Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Disease (ADPKD) Program. Prescribes Jynarque with the goal of delaying growth of kidney cysts. Monitors patients on Jynarque and maintains REMS database.
- Manages ESRD patients in both inpatient and outpatient dialysis settings – places/manages dialysis orders, monitors labs, adjusts dry weight, manages anemia of renal disease and mineral bone disorder
- Manages patients in the kidney stone clinic - interprets Litholink results and provides dietary counseling.
College Professor
William Paterson University
08.2021 - Current
- Teaches final Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner practicum course.
- Grades discussion board, SOAP notes, and exams to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Nurse Practitioner, Urology
Montefiore Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Performed history and physical with focus on the Genitourinary system
- Diagnosed chronic and acute Urologic problems including Kidney stones, BPH, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, Urge/Stress incontinence, Kidney Cysts/Mass, Gross/Micro Hematuria according to the guidelines of the American Urological Association
- Prescribed medications including controlled substances in accordance with DEA guidelines
- Ordered, interpreted, monitored lab values, renal ultrasounds, CT Scans, MRIs
- Initiated pre-operative orders and surgical case requests
- Followed up with patients post-operatively
- Performed in office cystoscopy and ureteral stent removal via Cystoscope
- Assists with outpatient Urologic procedures including TRUS-Guided Biopsies of the Prostate, Fiducial Marker insertion, Vasectomies
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
United Medical
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed history and physicals from the adolescent to geriatric population
- Diagnosed chronic medical conditions and acute illnesses
- Prescribed medications including controlled substances in accordance with CDS and DEA guidelines
- Ordered, interpreted, monitored lab values, EKGs, PFTs, Chest X-rays, Dopplers, CT Scans, MRI results
- Performed house call visits and blood draws in the home setting
- Performed Ear Irrigations and Suture Removal
- Inserted Intravenous Lines for Reclast Infusions
- Performed DOT physicals in accordance with FMCSA regulations
Clinical Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Mount Sinai Medical Center
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided direct care to post-op open heart patients (CABG, MVR, TVR)
- Interpreted and monitored ABGs, lab values, V/S, CVP, Pulmonary Artery Pressures, Mixed Venous, Cardiac Output/Index
- Initiated, adjusted, and maintained vasopressor, inotrope, sedative, and narcotic drips
- Maintained and monitored vent settings, utilizes different ventilator modes, initiated vent weaning process and extubated patients
- Monitored EKGs and external Pacemaker settings
- Worked with Heart Mate II VAD, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, CHF solutions
Clinical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2013
- Provided direct, continuous care to patients based on the nursing process, theory, research
- Coordinated patient care activities such as teaching, rounding, and discharge planning
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs and responses to medical treatment
- Provided care for patients on mechanical ventilation, enteric nutrition, peritoneal dialysis
- Performed wound care, blood product administration, & intravenous infusions
- Prepared patients for procedures: MRIs, CT Scans, Ultrasound, & Surgical Procedures
- Responsible for training current and new employees during the implementation of EPIC computer charting system and ALARIS pump at the facility
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Intermediate understanding of medical Spanish
- Proficient with EPIC charting
- Proficient with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint
- Types 80 WPM
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (8/2023- 8/2025)
- ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification #2011003644 (9/12/2021 - 9/11/2026)
Affiliations
- NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION (NYSNA) Member #262986, August 2006 – June 2014, May 2016 – Present
- NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION (NKF) Member, August 2020 – Present
- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY (ASN) Member #669088, August 2020 – December 2020
- SOCIETY OF UROLOGIC NURSES AND ASSOCIATES (SUNA) Member #32276312, December 2018 – December 2020
- AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (AUA) Member #01024906, November 2018 – December 2020
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator
- Integral in Montefiore obtaining the status of partner clinic with the PKD foundation of America in 2022
- Created protocols for monitoring labs and screening/treatment recommendations for ADPKD clinic and Jynarque
- Implemented an ADPKD education program for Montefiore and manages Jynarque REMS database
- Provides Nephrology care to outreach clinics in the Bronx and Manhattan
- Invited as a Guest Speaker on ADPKD and genetics at the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) May 2023 Conference in Palm Springs, California
- Selected nationwide as a Research Podium Speaker on Kidney Stones at the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) Conference in Orlando Florida, September 2019
- Lead Nurse Practitioner in the Microhematuria Screening Project for the Montefiore Urology Department
- Nurse Practitioner Practicum Professor in William Paterson University's Master's Program
Timeline
College Professor
William Paterson University
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology
Montefiore Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Urology
Montefiore Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
United Medical
06.2014 - 04.2016
Clinical Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Mount Sinai Medical Center
12.2013 - 06.2014
Clinical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
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