Registered Nurse Home Care

BRENDA DITARANTO

***********@*****.*** / 484-***-****

RN, BSN, R.T.T. (R)(T)

Compassionate and respectful professional with over 30 years of diverse healthcare experience seeks a

position in a service driven organization with like values of professional and ethical excellence achieved

through effective documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Professional Experience

10/2020 – 4/2021 US MEDICAL STAFFING INC. SCHOOL NURSE PENN DELCO SCHOOL DISTRICT

12/2014 -4/2019 HOSPICE/HOMECARE REGISTERED NURSE, IN HOME RESIDENCE

Provided 24/7 Worked closely with surgeons, oncologist, cardiologist, physicians, physical /occupation therapist, speech therapists, nutritionists, hospice and home care nurses, home care aides. Over saw all activities and care including daily catheterization, ostomy care, wound care, medication management and hospice care.

1/2017-8/2018 REGISTERD NURSE, SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS, MERION, PA

Per diem staff RN meeting the nursing needs of retired Catholic Sisters while maintaining the highest-level quality of

life while addressing assisted living or independent living services

9/2017-6/2018 PER DIEM STAFF NURSE, SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, SPRINGFIELD, PA

1/2017- 5/2017 PER DIEM NURSE, STAFFING PLUS, HAVERFORD, PA

Worked1:1 with special needs students for Ridley and Upper Darby School Districts. Per Diem for Royer-Greaves School for the Blind.

9/2011-3/2015 STAFF NURSE MED SURGICAL/REHAB, TAYLOR HOSPITAL, RIDLEY PARK, PA

Implement patient care in accordance with hospital protocols. Continued patient assessment while practicing

safe medication administration. Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, discharge

planning. Monitor and maintain patient electronic health records capturing all events in compliance with hospital policy, procedures and HIPAA

2/2004- 4/2007 DEPARTMENT MANAGER/CHIEF RADIATION THERAPIST, CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL, WEST CHESTER, PA

Managed daily and annual financial operations of the Radiation Oncology Department. Supervised nursing, clerical and therapists’ schedules, evaluations and development. Implemented new programs; IMRT, IGRT, PET/CT protocols, trained staff implementing electronic documentation

3/1998 – 1/2004 SYSTEM COORDINATOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY PROGRAM, MAIN LINE HEALTH – BRYN MAWR, LANKENAU & PAOLI HOSPITALS, PA

Developed, standardized and implemented departmental policies and procedures. Direct report to

Vice President. Managed and developed daily operational and annual budgets. Supervised nursing, clerical and therapists’ schedules, evaluations and staff development. Trained and monitored staff in electronic documentation and billing. Prepared department and participated in NRC, JCAHO and DEP Inspections.

3/1998 – 7/2002 CHIEF THERAPIST, PAOLI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PAOLI, PA

Responsible for all aspects of departmental operations: budget, clinical, staff development

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science, Nursing West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Associate of Radiation Therapy Gwynedd Mercy College Gwynedd Valley, PA

Pennsylvania Registered Professional Nurse License RN631047

New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse License 26NR19950300

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ID 154051

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