Veronica L. Echevarria
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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OBJECTIVE:
To enhance my career as an independent Nurse Practitioner while working alongside experienced allied healthcare professionals to assess and treat a diverse population of clients while using proper clinical practice and nursing theory.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science in Nursing, May 2014
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Clinical experience in primary care, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatrics:
-MD Emergent Care (Urgent Care Clinic)
Jersey City, NJ (January 2014-April 2014)
-Hackensack Pediatrics
Hackensack, NJ (January 2014-March 2014)
-Dr. Radhakrishna and Associates (Pediatrics)
Piscataway, NJ (October 2013-December 2013)
-Raritan Bay Medical Center (OB/GYN)
Perth Amboy, NJ (May 2013-August 2013)
-JeyCare (Internal Medicine)
Jersey City, NJ (September 2012-April 2013)
Proficiency in:
-Taking a thorough patient history and performing assessment
-Evaluating diagnostic testing and laboratory results
-Determining proper diagnosis and treatment regimens
-Providing education and preventive services
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2008
Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ
Experienced a wide variety of clinical rotations in 6 northern New Jersey Hospitals, including: University Hospital, Newark Beth Israel, St. Barnabas, Clara Maas, St. Joseph’s, and Mountainside Hospital.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey
DEA
CDS (NJ)
BLS Certified-American Heart Association
ACLS Certified-American Heart Association
Telemetry Certified
EXPERIENCE:
July 2018-Present
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Advanced Practice Nurse, Full Time – House Coverage
September 2017-Present
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Advanced Practice Nurse, Per diem - Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Hospitalist Non-Teaching Service
Responsible for performing in-depth admission history and physical assessment, as well as formulating comprehensive pan of care for acute and chronic illnesses
Orders and interprets diagnostics including labs and imaging on a daily basis
Effectively communicates with nurses, residents, attending physicians and specialists to coordinate patient care and management
Triages and responds to nursing and patient needs and emergencies on the inpatient units
August 2011–Present
Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Registered Nurse – 5 Tower - Providing care for up to 5 patients on a telemetry unit
Alternate Intermediate level care in the Cluster
Alternate Charge Nurse
Preceptor for new nurse orientees
January 2011-August 2011
Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Registered Nurse – Telemetry Float Pool - Per Diem
Provided care for up to 6 patients on a wide variety of units throughout the hospital
November 2008-January 2011
John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, NJ
Registered Nurse - Step-down Telemetry Unit
Provided care & close monitoring of 6 Step-down Cardiac patients
Participated in daily multi-disciplinary rounds to collaborate effectively amongst physicians, social workers, and dieticians in order to balance excellent patient care with an optimum patient turnover rate
Delegated tasks to ancillary staff
Co-chair of the fall prevention committee
November 2003-June 2008
John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, NJ
Patient Transport Aide
Safely transported patients within the hospital
Worked the dispatch desk and allocated tasks among coworkers