VERONICA BASTIAN
UNION CITY,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Graduate student committed to developing, strengthening and learning skills in executive healthcare leadership and healthcare policy. Self-directed, energetic, passionate, forward-thinking, reliable, and flexible with superior performance in nurse management, patient advocacy, and quality assurance
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Hoboken University Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all departments and other areas of hospital.
- Advised on policy revisions aimed at enhancing adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines within the nursing team structure.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Ensured compliance with relevant healthcare regulations through diligent monitoring of nursing practices and documentation standards.
- Assisted in budget planning activities by analyzing historical trends in expenses versus resources available.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource allocation, reducing waste, and increasing productivity.
- Coordinated disaster response efforts during emergency situations, demonstrating strong crisis management skills and decisive leadership abilities under pressure.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary relationships to improve communication between departments and optimize patient care outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to both staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiac Surgery ICU
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
11.2023 - Current
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
- Monitor and address potential safety issues within the unit
- Ensure the proper maintenance and functionality of equipment
- Comply with hospital policies, along with local, state, and federal regulations
- Participate in the development and revision of unit policies and procedures
- Monitor patient care for quality, safety, and effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Englewood Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided compassionate nursing care to post-operative Cardiothoracic, vascular, and general surgery patients in 20-bed unit
- 1:1 or 1:2 RN to patient ratio
- Precepted New Graduate RNs and new CVICU RNs
- Participated in Unit Based Council and Unit Projects
- Travel RN Contract.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided nursing care to critically ill, hemodynamically unstable medical and cardiac patients in 22-bed unit
- 1:1 or 1:2 RN to patient ratio
- Assisted as Rapid Response Team Nurse throughout the facility
- Resource Nurse to new nurse hires and new graduate nurses
- Travel RN Contract.
Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Duke University Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Served as Device Champion, specializing in Impella, Balloon Pump, LVAD, ECMO, Impella 5.5, and CCRT
- Delivered evidence-based nursing care to post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a 34-bed unit
- Provided dedicated 1:1 nursing care for immediate post-operative Lung and Heart Transplant patients
- Acted as a Resource Nurse, offering guidance and support to new graduate nurses
- Managed complex cardiac cases, utilizing advanced assessment skills and clinical judgment in the delivery of patient-centered care
- Travel RN Contract
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Travel RN Contract.
Head Nurse - Inpatient Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed 48 nurses and nursing activities in 4 inpatient dialysis units by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary
- Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining cost-effectiveness
- Followed all procedures to effectively comply with CMS
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheets and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Worked at least 48 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Vice President of Unit Based Council: fostered nursing practice improvements, staff engagement, and the promotion of evidence-based care initiatives
- Initiated and implemented CSU-ALS training and ensured bi-annual certifications for all CTICU nursing staff
- Rapid Response Team Coordinator: Responded to cardiac arrest codes and hospital emergencies independently implementing ACLS protocols and planning patient management with the interdisciplinary team
- Preceptor: Provided comprehensive training for new CVICU registered nurses, continuously evaluating their proficiency in delivering high-quality critical care
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the nursing profession by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars focused on enhancing CVICU nursing practices
- Continuously managed 1-2 critically ill, hemodynamically unstable postoperative patients in the CTICU and associated critical care specialties (MICU, SICU, CCU) to prevent complications
- Collaborated with cardiac surgeons, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Case Management, Intensivists, nurses, and unit managers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the department leading to reduced infection rates among critically ill patients
- Promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as JCAHO requirements.
Education
Master of Science - HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2024
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Univ. of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2015
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Staff Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Discharge Planning
- Data Gathering
- Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
- Patient education and advocacy
- Department management
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff assignments
- Hiring and Terminations
- Clinical Supervision
- Care Monitoring & Delivery
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Workload Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Improvement, Control, and Assurance
Websites
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE (RN), South Carolina Board of Nursing, Compact RN License - 230805, 04/30/26
- REGISTERED NURSE (RN), New York State Board of Nursing, 787625, 05/01/25
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS), 1/1/25
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS), 12/1/24
- CARDIAC SURGICAL UNIT ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (CSU-ALS), 05/01/26
- CERTIFIED CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE (CCRN), 10/31/26
Accomplishments
- Initiated and implemented CSU-ALS training and ensured bi-annual certifications for all Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing staff
- Conducted and implemented sterile precautions policy for post-operative transplant patients
- Six time Daisy Award Nominee
Professional Enrichment
- AWARDS REVIEW PANELIST - American Association for Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 9/2024
- NURSING HEALTHCARE POLICY SUMMIT, Washington D.C. - American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), 03/2024
- LEADERSHIP SHADOWING, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, 05/2023
- LEADERSHIP SHADOWING, Englewood Medical Center, Englewood, NJ, 04/2023
- STUDENT MENTOR - University of South Carolina Upstate - College of Nursing, 8/2020
- MEDICAL-SURGICAL I/II REMOTE TUTOR - University of South Carolina Beaufort - College of Nursing, 5/2019
Affiliations
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES
- AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN ORGANIZATION FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP
- CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE OF NURSING
- PREVENTATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR NURSES ASSOCIATION
- SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Hoboken University Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiac Surgery ICU
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
11.2023 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Englewood Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Duke University Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Head Nurse - Inpatient Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2017 - 02.2020
Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2020
Master of Science - HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Univ. of South Carolina
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