Simona Veksland R.N., B.S.N., C.W.O.N.

* ******* *****, *******, ** 08053

Phone: 856-***-**** Email: ad3wnv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a challenging position utilizing my extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry in combination with excellent customer service.

Experience

2023-present Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital Staff nurse

Management of psychiatric patients with complex medical needs

Assessment and implementation of treatment goals

Collaboration with multidisciplinary psych and medical teams

2023-present South Jersey Eye Associates/PRISM Pre-op/PACU nurse

Preparation of patients for surgery

Cardiac and respiratory assessment/monitoring

History taking

IV access insertion

Recovering patients after surgery/ hemodynamic monitoring

2022-2023 Sunrise Detox, Praesum Staff nurse

Complex psychiatric and medical management of dual diagnosis patients

Led group therapy and collaborated with multidisciplinary team

2022-2023 Carbon Health Urgent Care RN/Lab Technician/MA

Successfully performed and recorded COVID-19, flu, strep testing

ECG, blood draws, dressing application, injection administration

Urinalysis and culture testing, sample collection

Occupational Medicine physicals and PPDs

2018-2021 Powerback Rehabilitation Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse

Management and education of nursing staff

Conducted interviews with prospective nurse hires

Developed and implemented a Negative Pressure education program

Consults for wound, ostomy and continence patients

New ileostomy/colostomy patient teaching

Facility-wide wound care and NPUAP standards education

Coordinated infection control program

2017-2018 CareOne LTAC Hospital Wound Care/Infection Control Nurse/Staff nurse

Management and education of nursing and support staff

Consulted for wound, ostomy, and continence patients

Developed and expanded pressure injury prevention program

Worked with complex ileostomy, dehisced wounds, pressure injuries

Performed staff education seminars

Created educational plans and orientation for new hires

Coordinated infection control program in hospital

Care of vent and trach patients with complex medical needs

Cared for telemetry patients on cardiac drips

2015-2016 Bayada Home Care Visiting Nurse

Consulted for wound and ostomy patients

Ordered and managed supply distribution for homecare patients

Created individualized teaching plans for patient specific needs

Educated and assisted field nurses with complex wound/ostomy care

Kept accurate records communication with physicians, interventions

2012-2015 Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center Staff Nurse; Preceptor

Care of bariatric, pulmonary, cardiac, urological, and surgical pts

Peri-operative care

Post-cardiac intervention care and monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

012-2014 Trust in Care, Home Care Supervisor, Educator, Visiting Nurse

Supervision and management of homecare RNs as well as CHHAs

Performed wellness education for prevention of PU with patients, staff

Planned and oversaw departmental staff nursing activities,

Ensured customer satisfaction and adherence to policies, procedures, standards,

and regulations

Assisted with patient examinations and/or questions

Taught Home Health Aide certification class

2006-2013 Golden Age Adult Medical Day Center Staff Nurse, Shift Supervisor

Medication administration

Made appointment calls, performed assessments

Ordering of DME supplies from local chain companies

2011-2012 Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital Staff Nurse

Care of acute rehab patients

Medication administration

Wound care

Computerized medication administration use

2006 Kennedy Memorial Hospital Staff Nurse

Care of PCU patients with complex needs

Telemetry, cardiac drips

Post-cardiac intervention care

2004-2005 Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center Staff Nurse

Management of telemetry/med-surg patients

Participated in shared governance meetings

Education

2014-2015 Rutgers University, Camden, NJ Certificate in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

2006-2008 University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ BSN

2002-2004 Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Camden, NJ Diploma in Nursing

2001-2004 Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ Associate’s in Nursing Science

Special Skills

Multilingual communication skills: Russian (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)

Experienced in EMRs (Epic, Sorian, Cerner, PCC, Meditech Expanse)

Board-certified wound and ostomy nurse

Excellent leadership, management, teaching, and communication skills

References Available upon request

Certifications BLS, WON Board Certified

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