EILEEN CUSANELLI RN, BSN, CEN, RNC

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MONROE, NEW JERSEY 08831

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ad0ak6@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE:

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2006 – 2010

1992 – 2009

1987 – 1992

1985 – 1987

Infusion Center St. Peter’s University Hospital

Genetics Dept. St. Peter’s University Hospital

Home Care Nursing at Alaya Care

Endoscopy Unit Saint Peter’s University Hospital

N.J State Prison

Silverado Agency- Private Duty Nurse for a Quadriplegic Patient Clinical Coordinator ED St. Peter’s University Hospital Bayshore Hospital Staff Nurse-Telemetry Unit

Med Surg Nurse at St. Peter’s University Hospital

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

35 years experience as highly skilled Registered nurse primarily working in Emergency department in a hospital setting. Experience is in clinical nursing, as well as management. Professionally trained and certified to triage, initiate and manage patient care which consists of starting IV’s, drawing blood, inserting Foley Catheters, administering medications, interpreting EKG’s, discharging patients and educating them on any rehab. Extensive clinical knowledge of nursing techniques, routines, and methods as applied in hospitals in all areas of major and minor medical and surgical procedures. Experience working with JCAHO and Federal Regulatory standards to ensure compliance is met by nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals. Computer skilled and proficient in all documentation and record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. Served as a member of a Disaster Preparedness mock disaster drill at St. Peter’s University Hospital along with a Hazmat team and a medical team in readiness for a potential bioterrorism attack.

*Worked on the front lines in St. Peter's Emergency Room during the heavy surge of Covid, in April/May 2020.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee the departments overall clinical operations on a daily basis by providing supervision and leadership to nursing as well as to patient care technicians and unit secretaries.

• Provide direct management of patient flow including the admissions, continuity of care and discharge of patients.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to unite and improve patient care and satisfaction.

Primary duties include:

• Planning and organizing daily assignments to nursing staff by providing suitable assignments and instructions to the staff nurses, as well as orientees and graduate nurses.

• Develop effective work methods to ensure excellent patient care as well as excellent employee satisfaction.

• First resource to nursing staff to provide instruction and guidance on clinical and other professional matters.

• Responsible for monthly scheduling of 25 nurses and assist in yearly evaluations of staff.

CLINIC NURSE AT N.J. STATE PRISON:

• Responsible for caring for acutely ill inmates and assisting doctors with physicals. Responsible for responding to any codes in the building, communicating significant findings with the on call doctor and updating inmates clinical computerized chart as needed.

• Administering oral medication and insulin as prescribed by the physician. ENDOSCOPY/SAME DAY SURGERY RECOVERY:

• Assist in colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, bronchoscopies, Tee’s, cardioversions, ERCP’s, EUS’s, and FNA’s. Responsible for admitting patients for Same Day surgery and endoscopy patients as well as recovering Same Day surgical and endoscopy patients.

• Maintain GI Laboratory’s endoscopic equipment and supplies as directed, to ensure proper use, functioning and infection control practice.

• Identify significant cardiac arrhythmias and articulate algorithms per ACLS and PALS protocol.

• Initiate peripheral venous access for IV fluids and medications. HOME CARE:

• Skilled Nursing care for patient with diagnosis of Nemaline Myopathy. Trach Care, Ventilator Management, G-Tube maintenance and feedings along with providing activities for daily living.

GENETICS:

• Specimen collection and processing for specialized genetic testing including neonates and infants for New Jersey Newborn Screening program.

• Patient and family education regarding specific patient care needs, disease information and safety issues.

• Responsible for Enzyme Replacement Therapy infusions for Lysosomal Storage Disease patients including appropriate assessments and documentation, IV insertion peripherally and via medi-port and pharmacovigilance for adverse reactions.

• Case management and registry compliance of Lysosomal Storage Disease patients. Intake and triage of general and metabolic genetic patients.

• Maintain professional and department competencies and certifications. Participates in clinical decision making within a multidisciplinary team.

INFUSION CENTER:

• Administers various infusions such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and IV antibiotics.

• Assess for possible infusion reactions.

• Educate patient and family members regarding medications and their short/long term side effects.

CREDENTIALS:

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN)

• Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing (RNC)

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Oncology Nursing Society Chemo Certification

• NJ Board Certified Registered Nurse

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

2018 – Walden University B.S.N

1982 – Present St. Peters Nursing School – Diploma Degree in Nursing 1985 – Present Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) 1997 – Present Member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) No. 421

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