Rejhana Istrefi
Verona,NJ
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with experience in acute care and maternal-newborn nursing. Skilled in clinical assessment, patient education, care coordination, and delivering evidence-based care to diverse and high-risk patient populations. Recognized for sound clinical judgment, compassionate communication, and a collaborative approach to patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Paterson, New Jersey
05.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns, including high-risk obstetric patients with hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Perform comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments, identify changes in clinical status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely interventions.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, vaccinations, injections, and postpartum treatments while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, diabetes management, hypertension precautions, medication administration, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers, and case managers to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation while prioritizing care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Medical-Surgical/Neurovascular RN
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, New Jersey
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and neuro vascular patients in an acute care setting
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and ongoing monitoring while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and continuity of care
- Prioritized care for multiple patients while maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Patient Care Assistant
Englewood Hospital
Englewood
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes in patient condition, and collaborated with the nursing team to support timely, high-quality care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Supported clinical care through patient transport, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and maintaining a safe, organized care environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Clinical Judgment & Early Recognition of Patient Deterioration
- IV Therapy & Vascular Access Management
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Intramuscular, Subcutaneous & Intradermal Injections
- High-Risk Obstetric & Postpartum Care
- Maternal-Newborn Assessment
- Hemodynamic & Clinical Monitoring
- Patient Education & Health Coaching
- Medication Safety & Pharmacology
- Infection Prevention & Sterile/Aseptic Technique
- Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic/Cerner)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of New Jersey
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Medical-Surgical/Neurovascular RN
Englewood Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Englewood Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
09.2019 - 05.2023