VANESSA HENRY
St Joseph University Medical Center
Newark,NJ
3
Languages
9
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered nurse (Psych Medical Care Unit)
7 Months- Assess and intervene for suicidal ideation, self-harm, aggression, withdrawal symptoms, and medical emergencies, initiating appropriate safety measures and notifying providers of significant changes.
- Administered psychiatric and medical medications, injections, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments while monitoring therapeutic effects and adverse reactions to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disorders, infections, and wounds, while addressing concurrent behavioral health diagnoses to deliver holistic care.
- Assessed and intervened for suicidal ideation, self-harm, aggression, withdrawal symptoms, and medical emergencies, initiating safety measures and promptly notifying providers of significant changes to mitigate risks.
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical nursing care, including head-to-toe assessments, mental status examinations, vital signs, pain assessments, and ongoing monitoring for changes in condition.
Registered Nurse
10 Months- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to evaluate patient needs. and Intake screening
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety
- Health assessment and Intake screening
- Provided mental health support to individuals facing emotional challenges.
- Mental health support
- Health Education
- Collaborated on safety and security measures to enhance patient care environment and mitigate risks
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and care provided.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Month- Assessed emergency patients, prioritized care needs, and initiated rapid interventions.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and treatments while maintaining patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, technicians, and specialists to coordinate emergency care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and responses in electronic medical records.
- Triaged incoming patients and identified life-threatening conditions for immediate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Responded to urgent situations using ACLS, BLS, and emergency department protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Hospice RN
1 Year 3 Months- Documented patient progress and shared critical information with healthcare professionals to enhance care coordination.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated changes to interdisciplinary team to inform care decisions.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment plans and adjusted care strategies for improved care.
- Completed timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to support continuity of care.
- Responded to on-call requests from healthcare staff to provide immediate patient care.
- Conducted triage assessments to prioritize patient care based on urgency and medical needs.
School Nurse (RN)
4 Months- Followed up on student health issues to ensure timely intervention and support.
- Conducted health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
- Monitored immunization records for compliance with state laws.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored immunization records to ensure compliance with state laws and promote student health.
- Organized and maintained accurate health records for students. and kept accurate documentation.
School Nurse (RN)
4 Months- Coordinated immunization follow-ups with patients
- Conducted screenings for scoliosis, vision, and hearing
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
2 Years 6 Months- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results to support accurate patient diagnosis.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions and reported significant changes to assigned physician for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered diagnosis information, treatment options, disease management strategies, and wound care guidance to patients and their caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
2 Years- Responded to medical emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures to promote healing and patient comfort.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to inform care plans and enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collected samples for diagnostic testing in the laboratory. to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients on health care issues and prescribed medications to empower informed decision-making and adherence.
Quality Control Inspector
4 Years 2 Months- Identifying defects
- Ensuring compliance
- Identified defects to uphold quality standards
- Documentation
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
- Working with production team
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment
Education
Associate - science nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree - nursing science
Skills
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Crisis Management
Mental Health Assessments
Psychiatric Medication Management
Intravenous Medications
Electronic chart updates
Tracheostomy Care
Scoliosis screening
Hearing & Vision screening
Immunizations
Charting
Patient evaluation
Crisis Intervention Techniques
Patient Safety Protocols
Computer Proficiency
Behavioral Health Strategies
Sterilize Equipment
Rehabilitation Techniques
Strong Clinical Judgment
Strong Clinical Judgment
LANGUAGES
French
English
Haitian Creole
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member of the National Honor Society ALPHA BETA KAPPA
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph University Medical Center
10.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered nurse (Psych Medical Care Unit)
Saint Claire’s Hospital
03.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
Essex County Correctional Facility (CFG Health)
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
School Nurse (RN)
Essex Junior/ Campus Academy (Preferred Care Staffing Agency)
10.2025 - 02.2026Read More
School Nurse (RN)
Japanese Children's Society (Preferred Care Staffing Agency)
10.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Hospice RN
LIFESOURCE HOSPICE
12.2024 - 03.2026Read More
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Complete Care at Clark
02.2023 - 08.2025Read More
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at Daughter of Miriam (Quest Staffing Agency)
10.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Quality Control Inspector
PIM Brands, LLC
10.2017 - 12.2021Read More
Lincoln Technical Institute
Licensed Practical Nursing from Practical Nursing
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Eastwick College
Associate from science nursing
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Capella University
Bachelor's Degree from nursing science
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