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Registered Nurse Medical

Location:
Caldwell, NJ
Posted:
May 20, 2014

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Donna Rawlins, R.N. BSN

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West Caldwell, NJ 07006

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acd7vq@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

****-**** ***-**** ** Fairfield, Fairfield, NJ

Office Nurse

Provide direct nursing care to all routine and urgent care adult and pediatric patients

in a high volume fast paced facility. Perform assessment and triage of emergency walk-in

patients. Direct patient flow and oversee all patient activity. Assist doctors with emergency and

surgical procedures. Perform patient assessment and review medical history in an accurate and

timely manner. Document nursing notes and medications. Provide patient education as needed.

Notify patients of results for lab, x-ray, and other tests as well as any follow up or referrals

needed. Heavy volume of venipuncture and lab work processing. Supervise and delegate to

medical assistants, lab and x-ray technicians. E-script and computer work.

2001-2004 Fairfield Family Medicine, Fairfield, NJ

Nurse / Front Desk

Document patient history and medications. Draw blood, process and monitor lab and lab results.

Notify patients of lab results and direction per doctor. Responsible for patient scheduling,

completing referrals, insurance verifications and telephone troubleshooting. Call in medication

refills and pre-certifications as needed. Maintain office organization, order supplies and provide

patient assistance as needed.

1986-1997 Saddle Brook Convalescent Home, Saddle Brook, NJ

Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse

Oversee 52 residents, responsible for documenting in charts, carrying out doctors orders, care

plans, medications, treatments, transfers, and admissions. Maintain close involvement with

patients and their families. Delegate nursing assignments and supervise nursing assistants. Worked

as a nursing assistant until college graduation.

1993-1997 Vernon Medical Associates, Vernon, NJ

Office Nurse

Perform venipuncture, electrocardiograms, administer injections, immunizations, nebulizer

treatments, wound care, etc. Assist doctor with emergency and surgical procedures. Chart

information into on-call computer program. Responsible for obtaining vital signs, medical history,

and pertinent information related to visit. Complete insurance claims for all lab work. Handle

patient problems/concerns and patient education.

1987-1989 TPC Health Services, Hackensack, NJ

Field Staff Supervisor

Coordinate RN/LPN private duty and staff relief cases. Interview for new hires. Schedule licensed

field staff to appropriate in home and hospital cases. Maintain client and staff files. Complete

insurance qualification and weekly payroll. Provide instruction for quarterly state certification

course for home health aides. Report to branch manager.

1984-1986 Home Nutritional Support, Inc., Pine brook, NJ

Clinical Services Coordinator

Coordinate assignments for the New York metropolitan area. Responsible for organization of all

clinical activities. Daily case assignments of up to thirty nurses. Coordinate with outside agencies

as needed. Organize national nursing orientation quarterly.

1982-1983 Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

Critical Care Nurse

1982-1984 Accredited Health Services, Inc., Hackensack, NJ

Home Care Nurse

1981-1982 United Hospital, Newark, NJ

ENT Staff Nurse

Education

Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, N.J.

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Registered Nurse

Strong background in Sociology

Basic computer skills



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