JANA BRYCE KASS

375 Chestnut Ave, Apt 1, Kingston, PA 18704

(c) 516-984-5351

janabkass@gmail.com

LICENSURE

New York State Registered Professional Nurse - License No. 618331-1 (available upon request)
Pennsylvania State Registered Professional Nurse - License No. RN659585 (available upon request)

EDUCATION

MOLLOY COLLEGE, Rockville Centre, NY

M.S. Candidate, Nursing Administration with Informatics - Anticipated Graduation May 2015
Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Member
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, Garden City, NY
B.S., Major in Nursing, May 2009
Honors:
Deans List
Justina Eisenhauer Mickiewicz Memorial Award, Peer Voted, May 2009
SNAP Award, Faculty Voted, May 2009

CERTIFICATION

CCRN Adult Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification - current

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - current
Basic Life Support (Infant, Child, & Adult), American Heart Association - current

NURSING
EXPERIENCE

GEISINGER COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, Scranton, PA

Nurse Educator, Adult Medical/Surgical Unit October 2014 present
Skillfully coordinate and supervise educational activities both hospital wide and unit specific
Collaborate with leadership team to develop educational programs and processes
Collaborate with unit manager regarding new hire orientation
Mentor, encourage, and facilitate staff with professional growth
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Mineola, NY
Registered Nurse, Adult Medical ICU/CCU August 2009 present
Skillfully coordinate with doctors and other health care professionals to deliver efficient,
best-practice treatment plans designed to optimize patient outcomes
Monitor Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial and central lines, temporary pacemakers and chest tubes
Monitor respiratory status, including mechanical ventilation, and assist with intubation
Actively participate in emergency situations and codes
Provide emotional support to patients and their families in times of need
Interim Nurse Educator January 2014 - March 2014
Trained staff nurses on proper technique for intravenous insertion
Educated staff nurses on the proper assessment and technique for central line dressing changes
post-PICC line placement in an in-service and at the bedside
Nursing Assistant on Medical Surgical Unit May 2007 - July 2009
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and obtained vital signs

ADVANCED
SKILLS

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
Trained Preceptor and Charge Nurse
Impella

NURSING
COUNCIL

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Mineola, NY August 2010 - August 2014

Education and Professional Development Council
Attended 2011 ANCC National Magnet Conference
o Presented best practices for CAUTI prevention to the nursing council
Collaborated with Nurse Educator to educate transport staff on CAUTI causes and demonstrated
prevention methods within their scope of duty
Gathered data from nursing units to identify opportunities for improvement while educated staff on
council activities and participated in scheduled meetings