Meticulous Registered Nurse, excellent at multi tasking and working under pressure. Broad industry experience including Healthcare and Legal Consulting.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
County Of Hudson
Kearny, NJ
Quality Assurance Coordinator
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Demonstrated awareness of liability issues by confirming that policies and procedures are followed
Worked directly with management and medical department to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate issues.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Auditing of patient charts to verify appropriateness.
Essex County Psychiatric Hospital
Cedar Grove, NJ
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
Scheduled and delegated tasks to nurses and ancillary staff
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Worked closely with patients to coordinate realistic goals and strategies for care.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust careplans.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care.
Decreased incompetence by coaching peers and managing nursing staff performance and patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Managed the quality and delivery of care.
Essex County Correctional Facility
Newark, NJ
Charge Nurse - Per Diem
08.2014 - Current
Job overview
Manage admission flow, emergencies, sick calls
Resolve issues and serve as liaison between all parties involved
Assess patients, provide treatment, follow up as needed
Education and delegation to appropriate staff
CareOne LTACH
Elizabeth, NJ
Assistant Director Of Nursing
08.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
Worked directly with management to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate various issues.
Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Managed 26 bed acute care unit.
Served as liaison between administration and staff.
Management budgetary issues involving staffing and supplies
Fresenius Kidney Care
Kearny, NJ
Facility Administrator
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
Managed Outpatient Hemodialysis Center with 94 patients and 30 staff members
Interviewed and approved vendors for subcontracting employment
Auditing of treatment
Created corrective actions plans for improvement with 35% success rate in 4 months
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
01.2012 - 08.2018
Job overview
Coordinated care for 36 bed acute care unit
Managed admissions, discharges and transfers
Managed productivity
Coordinated safety measures for staff and patients
Liaison between administration and unit staff members
Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
CEC - Delaney Hall
Newark, NJ
Charge Nurse
06.2008 - 04.2017
Job overview
Overseen operations, including admissions and discharges and the scheduling of nursing staff.
Manage admission flow, emergencies, sick calls
Resolve issues and serve as liaison between all parties involved
Assess patients, provide treatment, follow up as needed
Education and delegation to appropriate staff
Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Developed and advocated patient care plans.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Hoboken University Medical Center
Hoboken, NJ
Employee Health Nurse Manager
05.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
Managed employee health responsibilities on a daily basis as far as state recommendations
Manage employee files for compliance of medical clearances for employment
Education and support of hospital staff
Worker's Compensation and Disability
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange, NJ
Registered Nurse
05.2007 - 01.2012
Job overview
Coordinated with outgoing and incoming charge nurses.
Coordinated with patients to understand needs and plan treatment according to personal beliefs.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Responded to patient emergencies, including code blues and rapid response situations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Assessed patients, ordered preliminary tests, and charted all changes, medications and issues.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
Assessed and responded to risks and resolved issues to ensure a safe and productive workplace.