1. Amy Konow
306 Belmont Ave.
Ocean, NJ 07712
732-776-8454
akonow@hotmail.com
Profile
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with ten years experience providing excellent care to diverse patient
populations. Experienced leader and team member who is able to maintain a positive attitude in and
productive work environment. Excellent interpersonal and patient/family teaching skills.
Work Experience
Registered Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center 4/2006-present
Served as RN on a medical surgical unit and a cardiac unit where I perform clinical assessments,
establish and implement plan of care for patients and evaluate outcomes.
■ Educated patient/family of health-care needs, condition, and discharge education.
■ Assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.
■ Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with nurses, patient care
associates, and therapists to formulate, implement, and modify individual care plans.
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Key Accomplishments:
■ Active participant in Nursing Quality Scholar performance improvement project on reducing
hospital acquired pressure ulcers through ongoing staff education.
■ Medical Surgical Certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center
■ Telemetry certified
■ Charge nurse responsible for the management of the floor and overseeing patient care.
■ IV certified.
■ ACLS certified.
■ Preceptor to nursing students and new hires.
■ Union Representative for our unit to advocate for safe staffing.
■ Cultural Ambassador for out unit receiving specialized training on diversity in healthcare
■ Active participant on the Medication Reconciliation program to reduce medication errors in the
hospital and improve medication safety.
■ Active member of the Wound Care committee to help reduce pressure ulcers.
Medical Social Worker 2/1997-4/2006
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
■ Assessed patient and families discharge planning needs.
■ Educated patient/families on discharge options.
■ Worked as a multidisciplinary team to collaborate on discharge needs and create a plan of care.
Education
Masters Degree in Nursing presently enrolled
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
Associate Degree in Nursing 1/2006
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
Masters in Social Work 5/2000
Fordham University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science 8/1996
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI