ROSEMARY OKANDA, RN, MSN 6 Ridge Road,EDISON, NEW JERSEY 08817 732.287.6001 732.646.2469 OKANDAROSE@YAHOO.

COM NURSE MANAGER ~ NURSE EDUCATOR Compassionate, patient-focused, and dedicated care provider with unsurpa ssed commitment in providing quality care and services to meet patients health need s. Strong background encompasses a wide variety of medical settings complem ented with nursing professions values, theories, and practices. Utilize out-of-the-box approaches to significantly contribute improvemen ts in efficiency, productivity, and processes toward successful attainment of or ganizational missions and goals. Accustomed to building long-term quality relationships and fostering mut ual respect to all patients and healthcare team. Served as clinical instructor at Lincoln Tech and chairperson for resear ch and education, responsible for training and assisting / guiding staff nurses on ways to conduct research; provided several medical-related magazine article c ritiques for the journal club. Recognized for exemplifying positive attitude and work performance, as w ell as for maintaining the highest professional ethics and standards. CORE COMPETENCIES

Patient Care and Relations Healthcare Assessment and Treatment Plans Workplace Health and Safety Operations Continuous Quality Improvement Clinical Instructor for Nursing Students Research Education Conflict Resolution and Decision Making Time Management and Prioritization Leadership, Training, and Team Building Substance Abuse and HIV Patient Population

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EAST ORANGE GENERAL HOSPITAL | EAST ORANGE, NJ CLINICAL COORDINATOR TELEMETRY UNIT 2008PRESENT

Direct full scope administration of a 36-bed telemetry / ventilator unit , including staff supervision and facility orientation to new and existing staff members. Prepare the schedule of staff and delegate duties; conduct annual evalua tion and performance review for nursing staff. Function as focal point of contact on issues and concerns arising from c ustomer / patient and staff. Carry out disciplinary actions and enforce staff compliance to standard rules and procedures of the organization.

Develop ongoing connection and networking relationship with the healthca re team by participating in patient-focused conferences and other internal / ext ernal conferences through leadership and team building skills. Implement departmental programs involving quality improvement, professio nal development, continuing education, staff meetings, and other related assigne d duties. RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER | PERTH AMBOY, NJ ASSISTANT MANAGER TELEMETRY UNIT

20032008

Promoted to assistant nurse manager in 2001 from staff nurse position fo r exemplifying well-rounded management skills in accomplishing tasks at a given time while ensuring the quality of performance and care. Assessed, planned, and implemented interventions / treatments for patien ts with various heart conditions, including monitoring of patients telemetry rhythm s. Educated patients on procedures, healthy lifestyle ~ a holistic approach , and preventive measures maintaining the best outcomes; counseled patient in pr omoting positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health / prevention of heart disease Conveyed informative details and symptoms of stroke and myocardial infar ction to patients and families. Scheduled and delegated tasks / assignments to staff nurses and other he althcare personnel. Documented and communicated patient condition, treatment, progress, and other pertinent information relative to patients status to appropriate team members . STAFF NURSE 19982002

Ensured utmost confidentiality and sensitivity of every patient record a nd history in accordance with hospital rules and regulations. Performed a wide array nursing functions, such as interviewing, evaluati ng, and assessing patients with various illnesses / health problems in terms of admission and referral for treatment / appropriate medications.

EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Community Health Nursing Kean University | Union, NJ | 2006 REGISTERED NURSE Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing | Perth Amboy, NJ | 1998 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ | 1987

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS son Research and Education Committee at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Chairper Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Oncology Nurses Association