Stephanie Padilla
North Arlington
Summary
Experienced, detail-oriented Registered Nurse with four years of clinical expertise in high-acuity telemetry and step-down units. Proven ability to lead daily unit workflow, improve patient care, and sustain survey-ready units while enforcing policy, regulatory compliance, and equipment readiness. Skilled at staff development as charge nurse and preceptor, driving performance improvement, patient safety, and superb patient experience through interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care and supporting continuing education and standards of practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to diverse, high-acuity patient populations, including those with complex cardiac, respiratory, renal, neurological, and post-surgical needs.
- Managed ventilated and respiratory-compromised patients and collaborated with respiratory therapy.
- Provided pre- and post- procedure care for cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker insertion, administer and titrated critical drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and heparin.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams on a 25 beds unit to optimize patient care and ensure survey readiness, resolving barriers with ancillary services to maintain continuous, high-quality care.
- Functioned as a charge nurse, coordinating patient assignments, admissions, discharges, staffing needs, and unit workflow to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
- Served as a preceptor delivering continuing education and competency assessments that reinforced hospital policies, procedures, and patient care standards.
- Advocated patient-centered care by addressing patient and family concerns, improving satisfaction, and aligning bedside practices with organizational service standards.
- Actively participated in safety huddle and bedside shift reports to reduce errors, improve communication, and uphold a culture of continuous safety and excellence.
- Maintained current ACLS certification and applied advanced cardiac life support protocols during rapid response and code events, coordinating with the rapid response team.
Case Management Office Manager
Hudson Regional Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2020
- Maintained daily rosters for inpatient, observation, and same-day surgery cases, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
- Verified insurance eligibility and benefits for all new admissions and determined coverage levels through electronic systems and payer communication.
- Identified patient accounts based on PPO, HMO, and other managed care structures to support accurate financial planning.
- Coordinated timely authorization and pre-certification requests to support appropriate length of stay and reduce delays in care.
- Reviewed and uploaded case progress notes into Electronic Medical Record, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain clear, consistent communication for efficient case load management.
- Reduced average patient length of stay by 75% through optimized coordination and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Charge nurse, team coordination
- Preceptor, staff development
- Survey readiness
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety initiatives
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual
- High-acuity patient management
- Patient-centered, compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- New Jersey Licensed Registered Nurse License#26NR23830200
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association ID#255409325107
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association ID#245414911381
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Case Management Office Manager
Hudson Regional Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University