A responsible and hard-working RN turned stay-at-home mother eager to return to the nursing workforce. Seeking an RN position to utilize my skills from the 16+ years of local nursing experience in a hospital, long term acute care and home care setting.
Mother of 3 Boys.
Maintains a safe, clean and nurturing environment for my family.
24-hour caregiver/nurse to family and relatives.
Works well under pressure with no supervision.
Multi-tasker
Time management
Problem-solver
Provided total patient care/managed care to pre and post surgical patients in a 24 bed capacity unit.
Performed patient assessment upon admission, worked closely with members of the Healthcare team to plan, implement and evaluate plan of care.
Performed nursing clinical skills, procedures, other related duties as appropriate.
Educated patient and family/caregiver regarding disease, treatment, medication, follow up care.
Charge RN duties.
Rotated to other Medical-Surgical Units, ER when need arises.
Participated in In-service training programs for professional growth and development.
PRN Nurse
Administered IV Infusion Therapy in patient's homes.
Monitored for adverse reactions to IV therapy, promptly reported to Healthcare provider for treatment.
Administered first aid treatment when applicable.
Provided patient and family/caregiver education regarding medication and potential side effects and complications.
Agency Nurse ( Medical Surgical Unit/Float Pool )
Provided total direct care to patients requiring general medical-surgical care in various hospitals assigned to.
Assigned to work in Irvington General Hospital, Meadowlands Hospital and Medical Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Kindred Hospital Dover, NJ.
Staff Nurse (Neurosurgery/Oncology Unit)
Provided total patient care to pre and post-op neurology patients, administration of chemotherapy medication to oncology patients in the unit.
Charge RN 30 bed capacity unit.
Preceptor to new hire RNs in the unit.
Facilitated patient admissions, discharges and transfers efficiently.
Worked as a Registered Nurse in various capacities in temporary assignments, School Nurse and Staff Nurse among others.
Registered Nurse
State of New Jersey