Arlene Miskar RN, BSN

Seasoned competent very experienced nurse. 30+ years

Riverdale, NJ

ad0agk@r.postjobfree.com

973-***-****

Patient focused Interventional Radiology Nurse experienced in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. A calm and smart individual able to remain polished and gentle under extreme stress. Considered a great resource and mentor for newly hired nurses. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in New Jersey. Comfortable with electronic health records. Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 30 years experience in the Inner City Health industry, as well as the home care, surgical center, and teaching fields. Capable of working with a diverse patient population and fostering relationships. Exceptionally talented in coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Manager of Interventional Radiology

St. Michaels Medical Center - Newark, NJ

May 2005 to Present

Seasoned and experienced nurse. Responsible for the daily activity and function of the IR dept. in the hospital. Scheduling cases, doing all background check information of individual patients.Collaborating with residents and attending physicians as well as nurses for best care of the patients. Obtaining all supplies for procedures. Rounding with physicians in the morning to discus the case load for the day. Book emergencies as they arise. Definite team leader and player. Promote a kind and compassionate environment, utilizing listening and communication skills. Perform effective and efficient patient assessments, always looking ahead for problem solving and preparedness.

Assisting physicians with all procedures.

Perform inventory and maintain office and supply room. Ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Evaluate and prioritize pt needs, treatments and of course maintain pt. flow. Vascular Access specialist .

Angioplasty Nurse

St Michael's Medical Center - Newark, NJ

Very high volume Cateterization lab where the work was efficiently and done with a very fast pace. Responsible for pre/post cath pt's. Admit, process, IV placement, EKG, I-Stat. Recover pt's following Catheterization, (ie)Interventional or diagnostic catheterization. Closure devices and physical recovery of the pt's. Cardiac monitoring, physical recovery. ACT monitoring, caring for TR bands, Groin sheaths. As well as all other recoveries from the lab such as PPM, EPS,AICD,PVD, Caroitd. Actively teaching pt's. about the procedures they will be having/had and re-inforcing that theaching. Assisting in collection of research material.

Same Day Surgery Nurse

St. Michael's Medical Center - Newark, NJ

Admit pt's for their surgery either to stay or to go home the same day. Very high volume of pt's . Worked efficiently and independent to process the pt's. Blood work, pregnancy tests, IV placement, medications for preparation of procedure. Recovery of SDS, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, cataract, bronchoscopy, IV infusions. Also, worked in PAS interviewing and preparing pt's for upcoming surgery. Clinical Instructor

Lincoln Tech/Passaic County Vocational Technical Adult school - Wayne, NJ January 2007 to May 2009

Clinical instructor of 12 LPN students

Supervised students administering medication and doing procedures. Assigned pt's based on students learning objectives. Evaluated competencies through written assignments and performances, Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students. Emphasized the importance of Head to toe assessments of pt. . Careplan grading and final evaluations of students. Home Infusion Nurse

Coram Health Care - Totowa, NJ

January 2004 to October 2005

Case manager for chemotherapy, infusions, at the pt's home. Co-ordinated with the MD, pharmacy, pump complany, and most importantly the patient. Necessary blood draws - (lab in a box) and ship it in a timely fashion. Education of patient and family about the medications, pumps, diagnosis. Gave emotional, psychological, spiritual support to the patient and their families . Worked in a very timely and efficient manner. High volume of travel. Pain management

CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY - Hawthorne, NJ

April 2002 to December 2004

Independent and efficient worker. Prepared pt's for pain management procedures. Pre-certed the pt's insurance, set up appointment, conducted physical exams with physician, lots of teaching to the patient and their families about their procedures and follow up. Arranging for transportation, rental of machinery. Starting IV's arranging for anesthesiologist to be there for procedures.Assisting physician during procedure, then following up with the pt. one day/week/month following procedure. Also, assisted in the Admitting/OR/PACU during the other operating days of surgical center. CCU Staff Nurse

Jersey City Medical Center

June 1978 to March 1985

Worked in CCU / ICU taking care of critically ill pt's. . Monitoring, Medication drips, treatments, Meeting with and discussing the patients on a daily basis with the residents, chief of fellows, and attending physicians, developing plans of care for patients. Per-diem

various agency jobs

Worked with many agencies with per-diem work in pain management clinics, surgical centers, home care agencies, hospitals. Jobs were a variety of different nursing responsibilities. Patient Care Coordinators, PACU, OR, Admitting, full ADL care of MVA pt. for three years. Worked in Chilton Memorial Hospital, Wayne General Hospital, Englewood Hospital. Center for Spine Surgery in Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

William Paterson University of New Jersey - Wayne, NJ January 1975 to May 1978

Skills

Nursing (10+ years)

Links

http://www.livecareer.com/builder/load.aspx?DocId=47458502&doctypecode=RSME Awards

Nurse of the Year Award

Award from the managers of the hospital to one nurse every year for their outstanding performance, compassion, team work, intuitiveness, dedication.

Certifications/Licenses

NJ Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Professional Nurse April 2018 to May 2020

BLS, ACLS

June 2018 to June 2020

PICC

Vascular Access Specialist for PICC, midline, PIV insertion

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