Experience

VNA HEALTH GROUP OF NEW JERSEY, LLC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Evaluate clients for eligibility for homecare services. Complete admission and post-operative assessments for Medicare and private insurance adult clients. Perform skilled nursing with specialty care including wound care, wound vac therapy, supra-pubic and Foley catheterizations, colostomy and ileostomy care and teaching, Pleural catheter care, injections and injection teaching, drain management and teaching, and medication teaching. Complete discharge assessments for adult clients. Supervise HHA field staff. Show less



BrightStar Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Field Nurse

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

  Perform private duty nursing with specialty care including trach care, wound care, wound vac therapy, catheterizations, colostomy care, G-Tube feedings, injections and injection teaching. Complete admission and post-operative assessments for adult and pediatric clients. Develop, update and maintain Plans of Care for skilled and unskilled cases for adult and pediatric clients. Provide orientation, training, and supervision of field staff (RN, LPNs, and CHHAs). Review paperwork of LPNs and RNs for Quality Assurance. Show less



Liberty Healthcare Services, Inc

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Field Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

  Complete admission assessments for pediatric and adult clients. Perform post-op assessments and private duty nursing with specialty care including wound care, wound vac therapy, chest tubes, ostomy care, stitch removal, G-Tube feedings, injections and blood draws. Develop, update and maintain Plans of Care for skilled and unskilled cases for pediatric and adult clients. Act as substitute school nurse at elementary, middle, and high school levels. Provide one-to-one monitoring and care in school setting for patients with diabetes, G-Tubes and seizure disorders. Provide orientation, training, and supervision of field staff (RN, LPNs, and CHHAs). Show less



Stat Nursing

• East Hanover, NJ

• Director of Nursing

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2014

  Director of Nursing September 2009 to present Coordinate, monitor and evaluate services and options needed to meet the clients' needs within the scope of the services offered by the agency. Perform comprehensive assessments taking into consideration the physical, emotional, psychosocial, cognitive, and environmental needs of the patient. Develop and update plan of care and goals in collaboration with client. Act as liaison with family. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare members to ensure patient receiving optimal care. Interview, train and supervise field staff (RN, LPNs, and CHHAs). Precept new RN Field Supervisors. Investigate grievances and address incidents, updating policies and procedures as needed. Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures. Field Supervisor January 2009 to September 2009 Oversee a patient caseload of a licensed home care agency by opening new cases, conducting on-going visits to patients, and completing general chart review. Conduct home visits and provide patient care relating to assessment, patient teaching, and support in the home setting. Perform comprehensive assessments on new cases. Work with the client, family and home care staff to draft, implement, and update patient care plans. Supervise and evaluate home care workers in the field. Conduct orientation for newly hired RNs. Assist with home care staff orientation and continuing education. Show less



Meadowlands Hospital and Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Mar 1997 - Dec 2000

  Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit September 1999 to December 2000 Provided direct patient care on 12-bed ICU, rotating to telemetry and ED as needed. Completed 12-week critical care training course, earning certification in ACLS. Responsible for care of tracheotomies, central lines, and arterial lines. Recognized arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients on cardiac monitors. Coordinated discharge planning and care with doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists and social workers. Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit March 1997 to September 1999 Provided direct patient care on medical-surgical unit with frequent rotations to telemetry, rehab, pediatrics and postpartum units. Implemented patient care for up to 12 patients per section with broad range of health issues. Performed charge nurse duties as necessary, including staff assignments and addressing patients’ and families’ concerns. Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers. Assisted in the orientation of new staff members. Trained night shift nurses in use of new computer system used for ordering and accessing patients’ lab work. Show less