Debra A. Mason
35 Parkside Ln, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 (201) 218-7330
Education & Certification:
●Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 2009
BLS CPR Recertification, IV Certification, Certification in Hospice Care, ACLS.
●New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey
Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences, Community Health, 1982
Professional History
CASTLE HILL NURSING HOMEUnion City, NJ
Staff Nurse, Per Diem Feb. 2015- Dec 2015
●Counted and signed for controlled medications and put them under lock and key
●Signed onto shift and received report on 30 to 60 patients on long term care unit, acute care and rehabilitation care; facility had 183 bed capacity
●Verified medications in refrigerators; checked, monitored, and recorded refrigerator temperatures
●Dispensed prescribed medications including Level II Controlled drugs
●Performed safety checks for CPR equipment including Pulse ox machines, Defibrillators, Crash carts, Oxygen tanks and checking all exit doors
●Directed and supervised CNA’s on my shift
●Performed initial rounds and assessed assigned patients every two hours, completed oxygen and nebulizer treatments as prescribed
●Performed finger sticks for diabetic patients before giving required amount of insulin
●Checked on all new medication and diet orders before following out orders
●Recorded vital signs and check for adverse reactions for patients on antibiotics
●Flushed G-tube before and after feeding patients on bolus and drip feeding schedules
●Ordered new medications on the Electronic Medication Record and charted as needed
●Used EHR to document patient blood pressure, heart rate, temperatures and other lab tests results after notifying the physicians.
●Did monthly psychological reports and monthly medication reconciliation orders
●Helped perform and documented turning patients every two hours as prescribed
●Documented ADL’s for Medicare patient
●Measured and recorded fluid input and output for patients with Congestive Heart Failure
●Scheduled laboratory test such as urinalysis, blood tests, X-rays, MRI's, and blood cultures as ordered; Followed pain management protocols
●Arranged transportation for patients leaving the facility for dialysis treatments, hospitalization, and personal and family outings
●Recorded behavioral problems and completed incident reports as mandated
●Documented in nursing notes on the computer and in the nursing logbook
●Performed final patient rounds and assessments at end of shift
PRIVATE NURSE Bayonne, NJ
Nurse Jan. 2014- Dec. 2014
●Provided personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, and personal care
●Responsible for managing dietary needs by preparing meals according to required diet
●Brought patient and attended all doctors appointments and other scheduled activities
NEW GROVE MANOR NURSING HOME East Orange, NJ
Staff Nurse, TemporaryAug. 2013- Jan. 2014
●Signed onto shift and received report on my assigned unit of 25 to 30 patients; this facility has a 140 bed facility
●Counted and signed for controlled medications and put them under lock and key
●Verified medications in refrigerators; checked, monitored, and recorded refrigerator temperatures
●Dispensed all prescribed medications including Level II Controlled drugs
●Performed safety checks for CPR equipment including Pulse ox machines, Defibrillators, Crash carts, Oxygen tanks and masks, as well as checking exit doors
●Handed out assignments to CNA’s under my direction and supervision
●Performed initial rounds and assessments on assigned patients every two hours and completed and documented oxygen and nebulizer treatments.
●Performed finger sticks for diabetic patients before giving required amount of insulin
●Checked all new medication orders and diet orders, including mechanical and soft diets
●Recorded vital signs; checked and recorded adverse reactions for patients on antibiotics
●Flushed feeding tube before and after feeding G-tube patients on bolus feedings and drip according to physician's orders
●Manually document patient blood pressure, heart rate, temperatures and other lab tests results after notifying the physicians
●Did monthly psychological reports and monthly medication reconciliation orders
●Helped perform and documented turning patients every two hours as prescribed
●Documented ADL’s for Medicare patients
●Measured and recorded fluid input and output for patients with Congestive Heart Failure diagnosis, and calculated changes in monthly weights and measures; reported on those needing 3-day watch
●Scheduled laboratory test such as urinalysis, blood tests, X-rays, MRI's, and blood cultures as ordered; followed pain management protocols
●Recorded behavioral problems and wrote incident reports patients as mandated
●Documented in nursing notes in patients charts and in the nursing logbook
●Performed final patient rounds and assessments at end of shift
●Gave outgoing report on patients during my shift
Steele Helping Hands Hudson County, NJ
Home Health Aide April 2002- June. 2013
●Gave excellent one-on-one care to patients and quality care to all family members
●Assisted patients in eating, bathing, showering, and all other activities of daily living
●Took and recorded vital signs
●Called and notified primary physician of all medical, emotion, and physiological changes
●Reordered medications and surgical supplies as needed
●Made and accompanied patients to doctors appointments
●Performed surgical wound care
●Monitored and recorded fluid intake and output
●Assisted patients in physical therapy steps
●Ran errands for the patients and accompanied to social events
●Did household shopping and cooked balanced meals