Tiffany De Leon-Wurm
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Jersey City Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven track record in managing complex cases, coordinating care, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
08.2017 - Current
- Managed the full scope of inpatient care for adult patients admitted to private attending services including admission, daily management, and discharge planning.
- Performed comprehensive health history and physical examinations for new admissions and formulated diagnoses and plans of care..
- Collaborated closely with physicians, specialists and ancillary staff to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care
- Rounded on 12-17 patients per shift, managing acute medical conditions.
- Responded promptly to rapid response calls and changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
- Prescribed medications according to patient's condition and needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly based on results.
- Served as a preceptor for new Acute Care Nurse Practitioners joining the team.
- Ordered labs, medications, and appropriate tests
- Interpreted imaging, laboratory tests and other diagnostics to guide inpatient care.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and provided them with resources for further assistance if needed.
- Coordinated safe discharges by arranging follow up care, home health care services and communicating with outpatient providers.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, and lab work as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
- Initiated referrals to specialists when needed for further evaluation or management of chronic conditions.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice standards related to acute care services.
- Consulted with specialists regarding difficult cases requiring additional expertise or knowledge base.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all visits within the electronic medical record system.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2003 - 08.2017
- Planned and implemented nursing care for acute and critically ill patients requiring complex cardiac hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, external ventriculostomy drains, bladder pressure monitoring, titration of multiple vasoactive drips, arterial catheters, and targeted temperature management.
- Monitored patients for acute changes in status and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Oriented and mentored new personnel and nursing students.
- Served as charge nurse of a busy 16-bed unit which included duties such as staffing, assisting other RNs on duty, and customer service.
- Trained in maternal-fetal medicine.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
09.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed critical situations by recognizing changes in patient's condition or response to treatment promptly.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as CT scans or MRI scans when required.
- Assisted in advanced cardiac life support procedures such as intubation and chest compressions.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided including medication administration times, dosages.
- Evaluated patient outcomes through data collection and analysis of clinical indicators such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient according to their needs.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families while they were dealing with medical issues.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05-2016
Bachelor of Science -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05-1998
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
- Master's of Science in Nursing Academic Excellence Aware
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Member Sigma Theta Tau
Languages
Tagalog
Professional
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse PRactitioner-Board Certified
- Registered Nurse - State of New Jersey
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Jersey City Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2017
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
09.1998 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science -
Rutgers University
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