Natalie Jourdan

Goal-driven nursing professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in providing exceptional nursing care to a diverse patient population. Adaptable to various medical disciplines, including organ transplantation, critical care, medical-surgical/telemetry and clinical care. Equipped with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, essential in driving performance excellence among healthcare colleagues to deliver maximum patient satisfaction.

Proven ability to function in a stressful, fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and delivering high-quality work outcomes. Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity through bilingual proficiency and connecting with diverse types of patient personalities.

TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR - Montefiore Medical Moses Campus - Bronx, NY

(2024-04)

Premier academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.

• Deliver comprehensive care to transplant patients across the health care continuum from inpatient to outpatient.
• Educate patients who have received a transplant and coordinate care from an inpatient setting to the outpatient setting.
• Implement treatment plans, monitor the effectiveness of clinical interventions, and provide support to meet patient needs.
• Integrate quality assessment, performance improvement, clinical research and teaching to maximize and improve patient care activities.

RN THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS - NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER - New York, NY

(2023-03)

New York Blood Center is one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, focusing on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and complete service development.

• Perform all aspects of therapeutic/cellular apheresis procedures on both adult and pediatric populations as per NYBC standard operating procedures and policies.
• Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis prior to and during procedures, utilizing the nursing process, laboratory testing results, and other clinically significant procedures.
• Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
• Complete all required forms/electronic records and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

AMBULATORY CLINIC RN (CONTRACTOR) - BROOKDALE FAMILY CARE CENTER - Brooklyn, NY

(2022-04)

Brookdale is one of the largest nonprofit voluntary teaching hospitals in Brooklyn devoted to inpatient, ambulatory, long-term care, senior living and emergency medicine, and has the latest technology to service the Brooklyn community.

• Responsible for supervising LPN, MOA and NA staff. Manage patient flow and provide subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, triage, and other tasks, which are essential to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
• Establish priorities for care in collaboration the with multidisciplinary team and initiates follow-up to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.
• Administration of medications and immunizations at the direction of the physician.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks of refrigerator, medication and testing equipment logs per established protocols.

BREAST NAVIGATOR RN (CONTRACTOR) - PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER - North Bergen, NJ

(2021-10 - 2022-04)

Palisades Medical Center is a 186-bed hospital located in North Bergen, New Jersey, that serves a population of 400,000 in Hudson County and in Southern Bergen County. The non-profit medical center is part of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network.

• Served as an expert reference and guide for patients in all aspects of their breast care and oncological needs.
• Organize and coordinate patient care, including referrals for specialists. Communicate with all disciplines involved in patient care to provide skilled nursing care.
• Provide health education regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and medical terminology (test & pathology results) to patients & family, ensuring understanding of next steps of care.
• Assist with minimally invasive procedures : Stereotactic and ultrasound guided needle biopsies, Ultrasound guided cyst aspiration

MEDICAL-SURGICAL TELEMETRY RN (Contractor) - BROOKLYN VA HOSPITAL - Brooklyn, NY

(2020-02 - 2021-10)

The Brooklyn VA Campus is a tertiary care, academically-affiliated medical center with bed services in acute medicine, surgery, psychiatry and residential substance abuse. Specialized programs exist in comprehensive cancer care and non-invasive cardiology.

• Deliver high-quality direct primary patient care for 4-6 medical-surgical/ telemetry patients requiring post-surgical management.
• Monitor patients' condition by obtaining vital signs, assessing forsymptoms, and monitoring telemetry readings and EKG rhythms.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers to ensure effective case management, and adherence to care plans.
• Function as a resource person for nursing staff, and preceptor for new nurses by orienting them to policies and procedures.
• Promptly accomplish documenting and medical records containing patient data to facilitate planning of care for future admissions.

REGISTERED NURSE - SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL - Summit, NJ

(2019-07 - 2020-01)

Summit Oaks Hospital offers residential inpatient treatment for children/adolescents ages 5 to 17 with mental health and behavioral health issues. Adult detox unit for substance abuse treatment.

• Facilitated admissions for patients seeking help for mental health illnesses and substance abuse treatment in a 21-bed unit.
• Administered medication safely by adhering strictly to the established care plan and tapering doses to prevent withdrawal.
• Conducted various assessment tools, including OOWS and CIWA, to monitor and communicate findings with the treatment team.
• Assisted in developing strategies and procedurestomaintain sobriety by providing recommendations and oversight for patientsafety.

INFUSION RN - UNITED HEALTHCARE OPTUM RX (Formerly BriovaRX) - Hudson County, NJ

(2018-03 - 2018-12)

Optum, Inc. is an American pharmacy benefit manager and health care provider. It is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group since 2011.

• Provided skilled clinical care to patients with various medical conditions, in compliance with physician's order and treatment plan.
• Observed aseptic technique in starting and establishing vascular access devices, dressing changes, and implanted port access.
• Organized discussions with the members of the care team to evaluate treatment plan and patient responses to therapy.
• Educated patients regarding self-care tips and self-administration of medication and monitored therapy responses.

RMTI TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR - MT. SINAI - New York, NY

(2016-10 - 2018-03)

Mount Sinai Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility as well as teaching hospital which is nationally ranked #17 on the Best Hospitals Honor roll.

• Coordinated clinical aspects of kidney and pancreas transplantation, including evaluation and preparation ofthe transplantrecipient.
• Leveraged multitasking skills by conducting various clinical, educational, administrative, and technical aspects of transplantation.
• Organized patient care and scheduling by providing 24-hour on-call coverage, handling inbound calls, admissions, and lab works.

TRAVEL RN (ICU CARDIAC/CCU) - Valley Health System (Ridgewood Campus) - Ridgewood, NJ

(2016-03 - 2016-04)

Valley Health System is a regional healthcare system that serves residents in northern New Jersey and southern New York.

• Provided specialized care to critically ill patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Documented all care, assessments, interventions, and patient reactions while responding rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Educated patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and care plans to support informed decision-making and adherence.

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE - AMN HEALTHCARE INC. - San Diego, CA

(2011-11 - 2016-10)

REGISTERED NURSE Med Surg Tele - ELLIS HOSPITAL - Schenectady, NY

(2010-08 - 2011-11)

REGISTERED NURSE SICU - ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER - Albany, NY

(2009-10 - 2010-08)

REGISTERED NURSE Ortho - ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - Troy, NY

(2008-11 - 2009-09)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Capella University (2022-01)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing - Maria College (2009-05)