Vanessa Ochoa
Preferred Home Health Care Nursing Services
North Brunswick Township
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with a Master's in Nursing and extensive experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, detoxification, and co-occurring disorder care. Proven ability to manage complex patient populations across acute, residential, and long-term care settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and culturally sensitive care. Dedicated to promoting patient safety, wellness, and recovery in diverse communities. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Deliver psychiatric nursing care for adult and adolescent patients in acute and residential settings.
- Manage detoxification, co-occurring mental health, and substance use disorders.
- Administer medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and provide therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Support crisis stabilization, behavioral de-escalation, and safety monitoring.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care and crisis management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 8 Months- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for medically complex and acute patients.
- Perform assessments, IV therapy, wound care, and telemetry monitoring.
- Educate patients and families on treatment goals and acute/chronic disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, resulting in improved patient care processes.
Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
16 Years 5 Months- Provide home-based nursing for adult and pediatric patients.
- Manage ventilator-dependent clients, tracheostomies, and G-tubes.
- Administer medications, perform wound care, and respond to emergency situations.
- Deliver patient and family education on disease management and care continuity.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse
6 Months- Provided nursing care in med-surg, subacute, and rehabilitation environments.
- Supported high-acuity patients requiring complex monitoring and long-term management.
Registered Nurse
6 Months- Delivered psychiatric and subacute nursing at Hudson Hills (Jersey City) and Runnells Center for Rehabilitation.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and treatment effectiveness across units.
- Facilitated family education sessions to promote understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
In Progress
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Cum Laude
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Member
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Skills
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health
Detoxification & Co-Occurring Disorders
Crisis Intervention
Acute & LTAC Nursing
Pain & Symptom Management
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Trach
Vent
& G-Tube Care
IV Therapy & Blood Transfusions
Telemetry Monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
Wound Care
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- State of New Jersey | Active
- Registered Nurse (RN) — State of New Jersey | Active
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — State of New Jersey | Active
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR/AED) — American Heart Association
- Telemetry Certified
- Bilingual: English & Spanish (Fluent)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Summit Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Custom Healthcare Solutions
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
AMX Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Peace of Mind Staffing
10.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care Nursing Services
06.2010 - CurrentRead More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Passaic County Technical Institute
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
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Chamberlain University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
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Walden Univserity
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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