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Amy Konow306 Belmont Ave.Ocean, NJ 07712732-776-8454akonow@hotmail.com

ProfileDedicated registered nurse (RN) with ten years experience providing excellent care to diverse patient populations. Experienced leader and team member who is able to maintain a positive attitude in and productive work environment. Excellent interpersonal and patient/family teaching skills.

Work Experience

Registered Nurse

Jersey Shore University Medical Center 4/2006-present

Served as RN on a medical surgical unit and a cardiac unit where I perform clinical assessments, establish and implement plan of care for patients and evaluate outcomes.

■ Educated patient/family of health-care needs, condition, and discharge education.■ Assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.■ Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with nurses, patient care

associates, and therapists to formulate, implement, and modify individual care plans.■

Key Accomplishments:

■ Active participant in Nursing Quality Scholar performance improvement project on reducing hospital acquired pressure ulcers through ongoing staff education.

■ Medical Surgical Certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center■ Telemetry certified■ Charge nurse responsible for the management of the floor and overseeing patient care.■ IV certified.■ ACLS certified.■ Preceptor to nursing students and new hires.■ Union Representative for our unit to advocate for safe staffing.■ Cultural Ambassador for out unit receiving specialized training on diversity in healthcare■ Active participant on the Medication Reconciliation program to reduce medication errors in the

hospital and improve medication safety.■ Active member of the Wound Care committee to help reduce pressure ulcers.

Medical Social Worker 2/1997-4/2006 Jersey Shore University Medical Center

■ Assessed patient and families discharge planning needs.■ Educated patient/families on discharge options.■ Worked as a multidisciplinary team to collaborate on discharge needs and create a plan of care.

EducationMasters Degree in Nursing presently enrolledMonmouth University, West Long Branch, NJAssociate Degree in Nursing 1/2006 Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJMasters in Social Work 5/2000Fordham University, New York, NY Bachelor of Science 8/1996Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI