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New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, Nj

-Performs a variety of clinical and clerical support activities to ensure proper clinical flow on a cardiac unit comprised of medical/surgical patients by providing nursing assistance-Maintains patient quality standards and performs appropriate assessments-Implements performance improvement during clinical rounds-Enforces established policies, procedures, quality assurance, patient safety, infection control and fall prevention standards on the cardiac unit-Trains new hire clinical care technicians on the floor and acclimate to work environment

Provided patient care and promoted patient oversight to maintain patient satisfaction and ensured fulfillment of the mission at RWJUH that entails quality care, and fosters an environment of high quality standards for healthcare administration and customer service.

Vp Of Rwjuh/Office Of The Avp Of Operations

Engaged in the implementation of projects for the process improvement of healthcare delivery and ambulatory outpatient service, assisted with principal office tasks such as conducting log reports, updating databases and creating flow charts for the current state and ideal approach for promoting outpatient business.

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Plans and directs regional activities and staff of a statewide rapid response team to assist local health departments with contact tracing activities in response to COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with county/local health department personnel in designated regions and others involved in COVID-19 contact tracing activities. Assigns, trains and supervises personnel assisting local health departments with COVID-19 contact tracing and infectious disease investigations in hot spot areas, including targeted vulnerable populations and healthcare personnel. Provides consultation and technical assistance to local health agencies regarding public health control actions. Compiles statistical data on rapid response team activities, assesses efficiency of activities, and provides data to leadership upon request. Identifies needs for information and educational material to improve COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and rapid response team effectiveness. Supports the Rapid Response Team with the following: -Supports the Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health (EEOH), Communicable Disease Service, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Local Health Departments/agencies with COVID and non-COVID related contact tracing and outbreak investigations-Conducts and reviews detailed case interviews (i.e. foodborne, waterbone, Hepatitis, Legionella) -Reviews and updates Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS) cases to closeout -Coordinates with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) upon notification of infectious passenger flight exposures-Reviews New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) data and cross references with CDRSS -Monitors, assesses, and analyzes data through EpiCenter for comprehensive health monitoring

Trenton, Nj

The purpose of the Healthcare and Public Health Coalition Advisory Panel is to advise the NJDOH Assistant Commissioner of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness (“PHILEP”) on matters related to healthcare and public health. The Healthcare and Public Health Coalition Advisory Panel encompasses multi-agency representation that promotes the coalition concept within New Jersey; assists in providing the resources needed to achieve a resilient healthcare environment across the State; and works collaboratively to save lives in the event of a disaster or emergency that exceeds the day-to-day capacity and capability of individual health care and emergency response systems. Advisory/executive committee members advised on the following areas related to healthcare and public health:-Preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery in all healthcare settings-Operations of Emergency Support Function 8 - Public Health and Medical-Information sharing, interoperable communications, and integration-Healthcare coalition(s) administration, coordination, and management-Strategic guidance and coordination of federal and state grants for healthcare and public health emergency management activities

Hamilton Township, Nj

The New Jersey Primary Care Association (NJPCA) Emergency Management (EM) program provides the Federally Qualified Health Centers with the necessary skills to successfully plan, prepare, respond, and recover in the event of a natural or man-made emergency. NJPCA’s emergency planning and preparedness efforts ensure that Health Centers are prepared to implement an all-hazards approach to potential threats that may impact healthcare delivery. NJPCA EM also provides Health Centers with resources such as risk assessments, policies and procedures, training and technical assistance to remain resilient and strengthen local, state and federal partnerships. In this manner, the Health Centers could improve their collaborative networks and promote a multi-agency response to unforeseen emergency events. In addition, the Emergency Management Coordinator fulfilled the following:-Oversaw the emergency management network for New Jersey Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), satellite sites and mobile units-Established and maintained collaborative relationships with State, local, and federal organizations concerning emergency preparedness policies, procedures and training as it relates to the CMS Burden Reduction Final Rule-Collaborated and participated in monthly meetings with NJ Healthcare Associations including NJHA, HCANJ, HCHANJ and NJACCHO-Acted as the liaison to Community Health Centers and prepared written reports concerning Emergency Management activities-Conducted and arranged formal disaster preparedness, planning and education programs-Provided members with publications, written policies and procedures, and training that facilitated disaster preparedness planning-Facilitated supply chain/logistical operations during emergency events-Designated as the senior editor for all communications including but not limited to quarterly reports, grants, e-newsletters and magazines-Led workforce recruitment efforts for NJPCA and FQHCs to fill open job opportunities

Trenton, New Jersey

-Acted as liaison for the NJ Department of Health Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Division;-Solicited agenda items from Advisory Panel Committee Members;-Facilitated meeting discussions; and-Supported sub-committee groups and ensuring project continuity

New Brunswick, Nj

-Prepared the clinical floor for daily activities-Provided medical workup/assessments for patients across several specialties, including OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Infectious Disease, in preparation for physical examination -Actively participated in performance improvement activities-Performed point of care testing as indicated by standing orders or provider written orders, and documents appropriate forms-Performed phlebotomy procedures as ordered across all age groups-Performed EKG procedures as ordered-Collected and distributed laboratory results when assigned to laboratory -Participated in customer service and process improvement initiatives as assigned, and assisted patients in scheduling referrals.-Provided clinical training, education and phlebotomy techniques to nursing students during clinical rotations.

-Collaborated with onsite security personnel, Rutgers/NJ State Police, Fire and EMS to ensure the safety of patrons and maintain situational awareness during large scale stadium events-Assisted the general manager by providing operational coordination and supervision of supplemental services at large scale public events-Executed plans and procedures for venue set-up and catering services specific to each sporting event-Provided logistical support for the preparation, maintenance and breakdown of events-Supervised a team of 10+ staff members and security personnel to patrol venues holding 250-500 people

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Lead researcher for a community-based master's project to provide a curriculum and educational training for RWJ EMS providers to incorporate principles of public health into their scope of practice, developing their role within the mobile integrated healthcare model and focus their attention on improving post-operative care within the home, increase awareness around environmental, health and safety risks within the built environment, reducing readmission rates and lowering expenditures for elderly cardiac patients.

Member of the committee for community outreach at the Youth Emergency Homeless Shelter (YES), charitable events and volunteerism for the graduate student association.

St. Joseph'S Hospital, North Philadelphia Health System

Assisted with piloting the collection of industrial and occupational (I/O) history data on patient intake forms administered by hospital registrars as part of a national policy initiative. With this data, it led to the development of occupational injury and illness surveillance, increased physician and researcher awareness about illnesses that may result from occupational hazards/exposures and contribute to patient readmission, and identified prevention initiatives to reduce industry and occupational risks.

New Brunswick, Nj

Worked alongside the Director and staff on emergency preparedness projects and tasks that involved day to day operations in order to run the department effectively and ensure that plans, policies and procedures are current and functional between the RWJUH- New Brunswick and RWJUH- Somerset campuses.

Livingston Campus

Assisted program faculty and staff with advocating for the program and principal office tasks, which involved aiding high school students with their transition into college and produced junior and senior entry-level scholarship packets for student convenience.

Emergency Dept.

Engaged in community service efforts to support civic engagement and healthcare service by assisting nurses and ED physicians with clinical tasks and procedures, patient monitoring, ensuring fall prevention and patient safety and maximizing quality care through strong communication, analytical and teamwork skills.

Rwjuh- Emergency Medical Services Dept./Umdnj- Urology Dept.

Assisted Dr. Mark Merlin, EMS Physician on EMS calls, attended process improvement meetings, assisted staff and faculty with clerical work and principal office tasks in the Urology Dept. such as filing patient charts, updating databases and answering phone calls on behalf of the physicians.

Rwjuh- Emergency Room/Umdnj- Pulmonary And Critical Care Dept.

Worked under the supervision of the ED Head Nurse and staff on the unit to assist patients with bedside care, re-stocking inventory, submitting blood cultures and labs to the laboratory for testing and reducing patient oversight. For the Pulmonary and Critical Care Dept., I assisted the unit clerk and staff with updating and filing patient medical records and databases and answering phone calls on behalf of the physicians.