Manager Nurse
Resume:
Clifton, New Jersey ***** Phone 973-***-****
E-mail *******@***.*** Cheryl L. Cafone RN
Education 1980-1982 Felician College Lodi,
New Jersey
Associate Degree in Nursing
2001- 2004 Felician College
Lodi, New Jersey
Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude
2005-2009 Regis University On Line
MSN program.
Master of Science, Nursing
Graduate Honors
Leadership in Healthcare Systems
2009 Regis University On
Line MSN program
Graduate Level Academic Certificate
Health Care Education
2009 to current Felician College, Lodi, New
Jersey
Currently enrolled in MBA Program, expected date of
graduation
October 2011
Professional July 2009 to present
experience St Joseph's Hospital Regional Medical Center,
Paterson, New Jersey
Nurse Manager Regan 5 North, Telemetry
24 hour/7 day accountability for the operations of
a 44 bed interventional telemetry unit, includes
staffing, education, evaluations, coaching and
counseling staff, interviewing applicants, budget,
developing and implementing performance improvement
projects and ensuring the unit and staff are in a
constant state of regulatory readiness
Provide supervisory coverage for the hospital
during the absence of Nursing Supervisor, including
responding to Rapid Response calls
September 2008 to July 2009
Christ Hospital Jersey City, New Jersey
Nurse Manager Intensive Care Unit
24hour/7 day accountability for the operations of
the ICU. This includes staffing, education,
evaluations, coaching and counseling staff,
interviewing applicants, budget, developing and
implementing performance improvement projects and
ensuring the unit and staff are in a constant state
of regulatory readiness.
Responds to Code situations, Rapid Response calls
Provide supervisory coverage for the hospital
during the absence of the On Site Administrator
September 1998- September 2008
University Hospital, UMDNJ, Newark, New Jersey
August 2004 to September 2008
University Hospital Newark, New Jersey
Nurse Manager Neurosurgical ICU/Critical Care
Transport Team
24hour/7 day accountability for the operations of
the Neurosurgical ICU. This includes staffing,
education, evaluations, coaching and counseling
staff, interviewing applicants, budget, developing
and implementing performance improvement projects
and ensuring the unit and staff are in a constant
state of regulatory readiness.
Instrumental in current expansion of the
Neurosurgical ICU from a capacity of 6 beds to 12
beds.
Responds to codes and Rapid Response
Provide supervisory coverage for the hospital
during the absence of the PCC during the day tour
Assumed the role of Nurse Manager of the
Cardiothoracic ICU in addition to current
responsibilities June 2007
April 2004 to August 2004
University Hospital Newark, New Jersey
Acting Nurse Manager Neurosurgical ICU
Manage daily operations of the Neurosurgical ICU,
including staffing, counseling staff, interviewing
applicants, evaluations, budget
October 2000 to April 2004
University Hospital Newark, New Jersey
Assistant Nurse Manager Neurosurgical ICU
Care for critically ill patients who have undergone
neurological surgery, assist Nurse Manager in the
daily operations of the unit
September 1998 to October 2000
University Hospital Newark, New Jersey
Staff Nurse Neurosurgical ICU
Staff nurse in the Neurosurgical ICU caring for
critically ill patients who have undergone
neurological surgery
January 1993 to October 2000 (part time position
in conjunction with Baylor Position)
Govindasamy Sankar, MD Clifton, New Jersey
Office RN/Administrator
Medical office administrator, in addition to
patient assessment and assisting physician, duties
included medical billing, insurance
pre-certifications and appeals, contract
negotiations with insurance companies, appointment
scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and disciplining
staff, meeting with sales representatives, etc.
October 1989 to July 1997
The General Hospital Center at Passaic Passaic,
New Jersey
ICU Staff Nurse, Baylor Program
Staff and charge nurse, caring for critically ill
medical and surgical patients, specializing in
coronary care and open-heart surgery
July 1982 to October 1989
Saint Mary's Hospital Passaic, New Jersey
ICU Staff Nurse
Staff nurse caring for critically ill medical and
surgical patients
Per Diem Positions
August 2007 to Current
Christ Hospital Jersey City, New Jersey
On-site Nursing Administrator-Per Diem
Manage daily operations of the Hospital, including
staffing, supplies, patient, family or staff
issues, coordination of OR, CT Scan, responding to
codes, ERT's and crisis situations on weekends and
off shift
February 2005 to present
St. Mary's Hospital Passaic, New Jersey
Relief Administrative Coordinator-Per Diem
Manage daily operations of the Hospital, including
staffing, supplies, patient, family or staff
issues, coordination of OR, CT Scan, responding to
codes and crisis situations on weekends and off
shift
St Mary's Hospital Passaic, New Jersey
Per Diem Staff Nurse ICU
Manage the care of critically ill patients using
the interdisciplinary process
1997 to 1998
Gastroenterology Diagnostics West Paterson, New
Jersey
Per Diem RN position duties included admitting
patients, pre-op patient, assisted in procedure and
administered conscious sedation. Rotation through
recovery room.
Certifications BLS current
ACLS current
CCRN
Professional
memberships
Member of AACN 2009 --current
Member of the ANA 2004 to present
Member of NJSNA 2004 to present
Member of AANN 2004 to present
Member of Sigma Theta Tau, Mu Theta Chapter at
Large, Inducted April 2004, continue to be an
active member
Accomplishments
June 2007, assisted with the development of the PALM Room
at University Hospital. PALM (Patient Activities Less
Medication) room is for those patients who have suffered
head injuries or are cognitively impaired and provides a
safe environment with activities which assist with the
patients' rehabilitation and socialization skills.
October 2007, Interview on NJN News, PALM Room
November 2007, Interview in Advance for Nurses, PALM Room
September 2006, Poster Presentation Nursing Management
Congress, Quiet Time in the Neurosurgical ICU
July 2006, Instrumental is safely evacuation all patients
from St. Mary's Hospital after boiler explosion. Remained
at facility, as the supervisor, after all patients were
transferred to another facility, to field phone calls from
family, media and staff and ensure security of premises.
January 2005, Implemented Urinary Catheter Protocol in the
Neurosurgical ICU as per evidence based practice.
April 2005, Implemented "Quiet Time" in the Neurosurgical
ICU as per evidence based practice.
September 2003, Poster Presentation American Association of
Neuroscience Nurses Conference, ODIN, the Use of Intra-
operative MRI at University Hospital
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