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Sara Coccia

Edison

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Childrens Specialized Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and care coordination. Demonstrated clinical leadership by mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, as well as acting at head charge nurse on a 34 bed adolescent unit. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, actively participating in rounding with a focus on discharge planning.

Knowledgeable about EMR charting and medication administration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and support.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Childrens Specialized Hospital
01.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admissions and a 34-bed inpatient pediatric rehabilitation unit.

Registered Nurse

Raritan Bay Medical Center
2015 - 12.2018
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
  • Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.

Education

Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
10.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
2014

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Patient assessments
  • Staff management
  • Quality improvement
  • Discharge planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Performance evaluations
  • EMR systems

Certification

  • BLS (up for renewal)
  • PALS (expires 10/2025)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Childrens Specialized Hospital
01.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Raritan Bay Medical Center
2015 - 12.2018

Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Middlesex County College

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