DIANA BITRITTO, RN

305 72nd Street * North Bergen, New Jersey 07047

db5f069c@westpost.net * 201-662-2623
REGISTERED NURSE
Patient-focused and conscientious Registered Nurse with ability to rapidly adapt
to changing medical situations and circumstances. Compassionate and driven to d
eliver supportive nursing care, interacting with highest professionalism with pa
tients, family members, physicians, and nursing staff. Excellent verbal and writ
ten communication; published author. Team player with ability to work autonomous
ly. Proficient in Spanish.
* Patient and Family Relations
* Technical Procedures and Practices
* Medication Administration and Reporting
* Patient Monitoring and Charting
* Standards and Protocol Adherence
* New Hire Mentoring and Supervising

CAREER EXPERIENCE
ORADELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, Oradell, NJ 5/00-11/09; 1/10-5/10
Registered Nurse
Deliver essential nursing services to up to 16 patients at facility offering a f
ull range of care, including short term post acute specialty services and long t
erm living care. Handle individuals with various and often complex medical condi
tions. Perform technical nursing skills, including oral, intravenous, and inject
able medications, administration of tube feedings and wound care. Develop and up
date patient care plans; handle charting and incident reporting with flawless pr
ecision. Adhere to physician orders and report patient status. Discuss medicatio
ns, care, and care options with patients and families; provide emotional support
and compassionate communication in often high stress situations. Supervise and
instruct Certified Nursing Assistants.
Key Contributions:
* Demonstrated excellent ability to rapidly orient and onboard new RNs, LPNs, an
d CNAs into patient care routine, advising of operational protocols and professi
onal standards.
* Achieved respected reputation as a patient-driven nurse, maintaining courteous
demeanor and unconditional positive regard while delivering competent nursing s
ervices.
* Solidified relations throughout nursing infrastructure, support staff, and phy
sicians based on attention to detail, trusted follow-through, and compassionate
care of all patients.
* Initially hired as LPN (1999-2007); maintained full-time work schedule while a
ttending school and achieving RN education / license.
CARE ALTERNATIVES, Cranford, NJ 11/2009 - 1/2010
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Deliver essential nursing services to terminally ill patients and their families
, both in home care and institutional settings. Introduce patients and their fa
milies to various care modalities, such as palliative care, social, spiritual, a
nd bereavement services, volunteer programs, and alternative care such as aromat
herapy. Evaluate and admit prospective patients. Arrange delivery of medicatio
ns, specialty beds, oxygen equipment, and other patient needs. Visit patients a
t least once a week to monitor their condition and provide additional support.
Develop and update patient care plans, discuss patient care at weekly meeting wi
th medical director and other team members. Daily communication with other staf
f members about patient status.
Key Contributions:
* Demonstrated flexibility in helping other case managers on team with their cas
e loads.
* Provided emotional support to patients and their families during and after the
dying process.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of New Jersey
Associate in Applied Science / Nursing
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE, Albany, NY - GPA 4.0
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL, Toms River, NJ - Grade 99.7
Bachelor of Arts / Journalism
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY - GPA 3.6
~ Professional Publications ~
"Juggling Work and Nursing School," National Student Nurses Association, 1997
"So You Wanna Go to Nursing School," Nursing Revolution Magazine, 1996