Alisa Dunk
Professional Summary
Advanced practice nurse with 34 years of nursing experience seeking to utilize my vast clinical knowledge in a fulfilling career. I have diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. I possess exceptional communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. I am a self-starter with excellent organizational skills. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Work History
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital - Registered Nurse ER
Toms River, NJ
12/2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care.
Atlantic Medical Imaging / Vascular Institute - Registered Nurse IR
Brick, NJ
06/2018 – 11/ 2022
Interventional radiology, MR and CT, and vascular procedures. Breast and Thyroid biopsies.
Ocean Orthopedic Institute
Toms River, NJ
05/2016 - 05/2018
Pre-operative and Post-operative nursing. Orthopedic and pain management procedures.
Community Surgical Infusion - Nurse Manager
Toms River, NJ
05/2014 - 05/2016
Cardiac program coordinator managing a busy IV Milrinone program. Managing nurses and caring for potential heart transplant patients in their homes.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on Heart failure and IV Milrinone administration.
Atlantic Medical Imaging - Township Of Galloway - Registered Nurse IR
Brick, NJ
03/2009 - 05/2014
Interventional Radiology procedures including MR, CT, and biopsy procedures.
Medtronic - Clinical Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
04/2002 - 06/2005
Clinical Specialist/ Sales support Cardiac Rhythm Management
Assisted physicians in the implantation and management of pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices.
Gave presentations and in-services to clinicians and physicians regarding Medtronic's cardiac rhythm management devices.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center - Registered Nurse
Neptune, NJ
06/1990 - 05/2003
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Worked in many critical care areas including ICU, CCU, ER, Cardiac catheterization lab, and Electrophysiology studies.
APN Professional Clinical Experience
Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital
Browns Mills, NJ 08844
Completed 256 hours of clinical time precepting with an accomplished Advanced Practice Nurse.
Performed patient history and physicals.
Evaluated diagnostic testing and interpreted lab results.
Proposed differential diagnosis and treatment plans.
Presented patient cases to the preceptor.
Obtained valuable insight and constructive feedback from the preceptor
Mazzocchi, Dominic MD Primary Care LLC
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Completed 256 hours of clinical time working with an accomplished Primary Care Physician
Worked alongside a physician in a busy primary care office.
Performed patient history and physicals.
Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing and lab work as needed
Referred patients to specialists as clinically necessary.
Presented patients to the physician and verbalized appropriate care plan.
Obtained valuable insight and constructive feedback from the preceptor.
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Brick, NJ 08724
Skills
ACLS/BLS certified
Cardiac device management
PICC/Midline Maintenance
Patient Examination
IV insertion and maintenanc
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Condition Monitoring
Treatment Preparation
Patient and Family Advocacy
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Mental and Physical Assessments
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Treatment Recommendations
Pain Prevention
Pharmacologic Intervention
Cerebrovascular Accidents
Patient Admission
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Emergency Diagnostics
Clinical Quality Improvement
Emergency Response
Vaccine Administration
Health Screening
Diabetes Management
Critical Care
Lab Result Interpretation
Intravenous Therapy
Education
01/24
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science: Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner
06/2000
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
06/1990
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
Associate of Science: Nursing
06/1983
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Point Pleasant, NJ
High School Diploma
Professional Certifications/Licenses
ACLS certification
BLS Certification
New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner AANP Certification # AG02240123
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