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Saddle Brook, NJ Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARY Registered Nurse with 37 years of progressive experience in hospital settings, seeking new opportunities, where my background in bed control, admissions, patient flow coordination and medical surgical/cardiac nursing can be utilized Proven administrative expertise and an extensive background in patient care. Have developed excellent organizational skills and collaborative methods with doctors to deliver high quality healthcare outcomes. Committed to patient and family education, an excellent patient assessor and team player, while working calmly under pressure. Sincere sensitivity to the needs of patients, physicians, and peers.SKILLS Unit administrationBody mechanics knowledgeAcute and rehabilitative careIntake and dischargeDiagnostic tools experienceStaff Development and PreceptingGeriatric treatment knowledgeAspire Model expertiseReliable, trustworthy, strong workethicCritical thinkingPatient advocateProviding emotional supportEXPERIENCE BED CONTROL/ADMISSION TEAM NURSE/PATIENT 09/2008 to CURRENT FLOW COORDINATORThe Valley Hospital Ridgewood And Paramus, NJResponsible for assigning beds to appropriate units for all admissions(direct/ER patients and transfers from other facilities) Evaluate and maintain that appropriate resources are utilized so that patient flow is not interruptedManage bed placement of OR & Cardiac Cath patients based on the procedureIdentify and evaluate isolation patients and place them accordingly Ensure charges for isolation and private rooms are done correctly Perform history and physical assessment, documentation and endorsing to primary nurseEffectively communicate and develop strong working relationships with the multidisciplinary teamWork with the Aspire ModelPrepare the move to the newly built hospitalBe a preceptor and mentor to the newly hired personnel STAFF/CHARGE NURSE 03/2000 to 08/2008St. Mary's Hospital Passaic, NJCared for acute and chronic patients, pre & post heart surgeries and other invasive cardiac proceduresMaintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices, including arrhythmia monitoring and interpretationUpdated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.Oversaw and managed efficient nursing operations in 36-bed short-term care unit.STAFF REGISTERED NURSE TELEMETRY UNIT 06/1999 to 08/1999 Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center Secaucus, NJ Cared for acute and chronic medical surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoringREGISTERED NURSE CARE COORDINATOR 04/1997 to 12/1998 Christ Hospital Jersey City, NJCared for acute and chronic medical surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring.Rotated as charge nurse for the 40 bed unit during the 3-11PM shift. STAFF/CHARGE/FLOATING REGISTERED NURSE 09/1987 to 04/1997 Christ Hospital Jersey City, NJCared for acute and chronic medical surgical patients. EDUCATION ANDTRAININGMaster of Science Nursing 01/1994University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ Bachelor of Science Nursing 05/1991St, Peter's University, Jersey City, NJGraduated Cum LaudeDiploma Nursing 06/1987Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Jersey City, NJ |
