Overview
Rebecca Wende is a compassionate and highly trained Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in critical care, emergency medicine, and telehealth nursing. She has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations across acute and outpatient settings and is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across the lifespan. She is currently located at Armenti Medical Group in Newark, NJ.
Fluent in English and Spanish, with professional working proficiency in Portuguese, she provides culturally responsive care while focusing on prevention, education, and long-term health outcomes.
Clinical Background
- Strong clinical foundation in adult and pediatric primary care, emergency medicine, and perioperative nursing
- Experience managing chronic conditions including hypertension and diabetes
- Expertise in comprehensive health assessments, preventive care, and patient education
- Background in telemetry, PACU, and emergency response supporting high-acuity patients
- Commitment to holistic, evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs
Clinical Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Training
Moreno Medical Associates (Jersey City, NJ)
Fairfield Primary Doctors (Fairfield, NJ)
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and chronic disease management
- Developed individualized treatment plans and provided preventive care education
- Managed in-person and telehealth visits for diverse adult patient populations
Pediatric Primary Care – Clinical Training
Kiddy Clinic Pediatrics (Paterson, NJ)
- Provided well-child exams, vaccinations, and acute illness management
- Educated families on developmental milestones, nutrition, and safety
Women’s Health – Clinical Training
Ortiz Guillermo MD (Wharton, NJ)
- Assisted with annual exams, routine screenings, prenatal care, and contraceptive counseling
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston, NJ)
- Delivered post-anesthesia care for pediatric and adult surgical patients
- Managed IV medications, monitored ventilated patients, and supported advanced airway care
- Identified post-operative complications and supported critical patient recovery
Registered Nurse – Telemetry Float
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston, NJ)
- Floated across ICU step-down, emergency, surgical, burn, and cardiac telemetry units
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and coordinated interdisciplinary care
Registered Nurse – Emergency Response / Occupational Health
Medcor Inc. (New York, NY)
- Provided emergency and first-aid care in corporate settings
- Supported workplace health and safety initiatives
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
William Paterson University (March 2025)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Caldwell University (December 2020)
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Minor in Portuguese & Lusophone Studies
Rutgers University (August 2018)
Licensure, Certifications & Skills
- Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (AANP)
- Registered Nurse (RN), New Jersey
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
Clinical Skills
- Phlebotomy & IV insertion
- Central line care (CVC, PICC)
- Emergency response & triage
- EHR systems: Epic, Cerner, EMR/EHR platforms