Public Health Care Team
Resume:
ELIZABETH NICOLE LAPP
Marlboro, NJ 07746
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EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Public Health – Population and Family Health, 2007-2011 GPA: 3.2
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1997-2001
Cumulative GPA: 3.43
EXPERIENCE
Hospice Clinical Specialist and Public Health RN
VNS Health, New York, NY
September 2004 - July 2024
● Analyzed clinical findings to create comprehensive care plans with physicians.
● Identified patients needing psychosocial support and referred them to social services.
● Assessed patients to identify readmission causes and implemented prevention strategies.
● Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and adjust discharge plans.
● Addressed financial concerns impacting post-acute care.
● Monitored length of stay and collaborated with the care team to address discharge barriers.
● Ensured seamless communication among patients, families, and the care team.
● Stayed informed on regulatory standards from agencies such as CMS and The Joint Commission.
● Shared resources on care progression and safe transitions with patients and families.
● Identified and addressed quality issues within the healthcare team.
● Demonstrated strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
● Proficient in data management and computer skills. Travel Nurse
CoreMedical, San Diego, CA
January 2016 - March 2016
● Served as Home Health Nurse for Accent Care in San Diego, CA. MACT - Mobile Acute Care Team
Visiting Nurse Service of New York, New York, NY
January 2015 - 2016
● Contributed to a $9.6 million CMS-funded program providing hospital-level care in home settings.
Health Instructor
American Peace Corps, Nepal
February 2002 - April 2004
● Lectured on community health at a nursing school and evaluated students’ application of the nursing process.
● Enhanced public awareness through secondary projects. Registered Nurse
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
October 2001 - February 2002
● Managed patient care on a medical-surgical oncology unit. Substitute School Nurse
West Milford Board of Education, West Milford, NJ
December 2001 - January 2002
● Monitored students’ health status in a middle school setting. HONORS AND AWARDS
● VNS Health ABC Award, 2022
● VNSNY ESPIRIT Award, 2010
● Mentor for new employees at VNSNY, 2005-2006
● Visiting Nurse Service of New York Award for Quality Achievement, March 2006
● Graduated Cum Laude, May 2001
● Quinnipiac University Representative at National Nursing Convention, April 2000
● NCAA Northeast Conference Scholar Athlete, 1998-1999 CERTIFICATIONS
● American Red Cross BLS (expires 2026)
● AHA BLS (expires 2026)
● New York RN License (active)
● New Jersey RN License (active)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
● Sigma Theta Tau International, 2005-Present
● Nepal-America Friendship Society, 2005-Present
● Quinnipiac Nursing Honor Society, 2001-Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
● Hurricane Katrina Welcome Center, NYC, 2005
● American Peace Corps, Nepal, 2002-2004
● New York and New Jersey Cares, 1999-2006
RESEARCH
● Human-Elephant Deterring Agent Pilot Project, Nepal, 2002-2004
● HEAL (diabetic research program in NYC), 2010-2011 LANGUAGES
● Beginner Spanish
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