Steven Imperato, MSN, RN
Turnersville,NJ
Summary
Clinical nurse leader with extensive experience in outpatient, medical/surgical, emergency department, and critical care settings. Established success at building strong interpersonal and interprofessional relationships to enhance patient outcomes and elevate staff satisfaction. Adept at implementing evidence-based practices and innovative solutions that drive quality care and operational efficiency. Passionate about mentoring colleagues and promoting a collaborative healthcare environment that prioritizes patient-centered approaches.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director (Med-Surg & Critical Care)
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee clinical operations of 5 med-surg units, 2 progressive care units, and the Trauma/Neuro/Medical ICU unit.
- Serve as co-chair on the Gift of Life Organ Donation and Restraint Committee.
- Revised the Restraint and Seclusion policy to align with regulations and best practices.
- Guided the nursing team through a successful Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Survey
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Clinical Director (Med-Surg)
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented and facilitated the restructuring of multidisciplinary rounds.
- Implemented an observation unit.
- Expanded the skills and competencies of the nurses on the Progressive Care Unit.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
ED Clinical Manager
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for daily operations
- Guided team through its 5th Magnet Designation Survey.
- Developed and implemented a rapid neuro bay for stroke patients.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
- Promote staff engagement and satisfaction.
- Vascular Access Committee Co-chair. Assisted with implementing Ultrasound Guided IV skill throughout both campuses.
- Restraint Subcommittee Chair.
- Sepsis Subcommittee Co-chair
Medical/Surgical Clinical Manager
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversees daily operations.
- Restraint Subcommittee Chair
- Pain Subcommittee Chair
- Successfully implemented discharge by 11am project
- Assisted and implemented bedside reporting project.
ED Clinical Supervisor
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Responsible for onboarding and educating staff
- Assisted clinical manager with daily operations
- Guided team through The Joint Commission Survey.
ED Staff/Charge Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver care while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Precepted new nurses.
- Restraint Committee Champion
- Unit Based Forum Chair
- Patient experience quarterly winner
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Specialized in providing exemplary care for pre and post-op patient
- Patient experience quarterly award winner.
- Engaged with members of team during BOOST rounds and throughout patient admissions in order to decrease length of stay and hospital readmissions.
Education
MSN in Nursing Administration - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Blackwood, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Patient Satisfaction
- Staff Engagement
- Clinical Expertise
- Nursing Leadership
- Workforce Improvements
- Quality Metric Evaluations
Additional Information
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Organization of Nurse Leaders in NJ (ONLNJ)
- Two-time patient experience award winner at Atlanticare
- Nominated for the C.A.R.E.S award by the Institute of Nursing (IFN)
- 3rd place poster presentation award at the 2024 Annual ONL Research Day Conference
Timeline
Clinical Director (Med-Surg & Critical Care)
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Director (Med-Surg)
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
ED Clinical Manager
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
Medical/Surgical Clinical Manager
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
ED Clinical Supervisor
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
ED Staff/Charge Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2020
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2014
MSN in Nursing Administration - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
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