NICOLA GAGLIANO

ad21cd@r.postjobfree.com 954-***-**** Pompano Beach, Florida 33308

Summary

Team-oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who fosters the integration of evidence-based practice in the care of individuals diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders. A professional driven to help overcome personal obstacles. Communicative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Skills

● Accomplished in psychopharmacology

● Suicide risk assessments

● Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver

● CPR/BLS certified

● Superior communication skills

● Psychiatric population familiarity

● Detox and Substance Abuse population familiarity

● Trained in emergency response

● Experienced in Medication Management

● Experienced with Dual Diagnosis

● Experienced with Group Therapy

● Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

● Nurse Education and Mentorship

● Clinical Quality Improvement

● Unit Management and Leadership

● Patient Health Education

● Disease Diagnosis and Management

● Medication Prescribing and Administration

● Psychosocial Analysis

● Clinical Documentation

● Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

● Treatment Planning

● Psychology

● Interpersonal Communication

● Results Interpretation

● Team Development

● Patient-Focused Therapy

● Analytical and Critical Thinking

Experience

Wellpath Pompano Beach, Florida

Health Service Administrator

09/2022 - Current

● Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of procedures and programs

● Evaluate financial and statistical data, program needs and problems, and makes recommendations for improvements

● Develop, utilize, revise, interpret, and ensure compliance with The Company and facility policies and procedures

● Monitor subcontracted services to include pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty providers

● Maintain communication and a good working relationship with facility administration, The Company employees, correctional personnel, contracted providers, and outside agencies

● Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness

● Oversee recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations of employees

● Provide regular staff meetings and ensure effective communication with all staff on all shifts

● Assume responsibility for planning, providing, and monitoring staff orientation and participation in education and staff development programs

● Assist in recruitment of contracted professional providers (physicians, dentists, psychologists, etc.)

● Ensure appropriate licensure, credentialing, and insurance coverage on all medical personnel

● Oversee services rendered by contractors and professional staff

● Ensure reports are submitted as required in a timely and accurate manner

● Audit weekly logs and accounts payable forms, forwards them to the The Company home office as required

● Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as appropriate

● Maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information

● Review status of patients with serious health problems ensuring all necessary intervention and treatment is completed

● Monitor in-patient hospitalizations closely with utilization management to ensure early release whenever possible

● Audit referrals to outside consultants

● Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses and explores utilizing all appropriate means of limiting both The Company and contractor's liabilities

● Monitor pharmacy use to ensure adherence to formulary

● Oversee the utilization of special housing, infirmary beds, and outside inpatient and outpatient services for appropriateness and quality of services provided

● Maintain an awareness of overall concepts of managed care and make administrative judgments to ensure care provided is compatible with these concepts

● Function as a liaison between other professional organizations

● May be asked to travel overnight for two to four days

● Promote Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in the quality of care screen audits

● Post Orders, if applicable, per site contract.

Florida Medical Center Fort Lauderdale,

Florida

Director of Behavioral Health Services

09/2021 - 09/2022

● Responsible for Mission and Values implementation, operational leadership and direction of assigned departments

● Responsible for assigned services for performance planning and improvement

● Responsible for clinical quality

● Responsible for fiscal and service results, and the patient, customer and employee satisfaction

● Working with senior leadership to determine strategic goals

● Developing systems to hire, train, and manage staff

● Coordinating with other behavioral health services in the community

● Overseeing the transition to new IT systems.

Boca Recovery Detox Pompano Beach,

Florida

Chief Nursing Officer

● Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director, Nursing Supervisor, and approved by the Executive Director

06/2019 - 07/2021 ● Duties as Registered Nurse include: Administering drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by the law

● Implementing verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient record

● Communicating with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacists

● Completing other tasks within the scope of the registered nurses and the program services and procedures

● Oversees all aspects of the detox patient admission process including: pre-screening of new patients appropriateness for admission, including a TB screening

● Obtaining physical assessment data and health history

● Inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions

● Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Supervised Nurse

● Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.

Broward General Hospital Fort

Lauderdale, Florida

Charge Nurse Acute Psych Stabilization

Unit

02/2019 - 06/2019

● Obtains medical histories and provides medical screening

● Responsible for initial treatment plan with any medical issues, in conjunction with other staff

● Schedules and assists with psychiatric assessments

● Follow-up on medical concerns

● Monitors with or without observation, withdrawal complications, possible medication reactions and emerging symptoms of mental illness

● Maintains up to date medical records, which comply with state and program requirements

● Participates in case reviews as a member of the multidisciplinary team

● Monitors administration of medication and conducts audits on medication record documents to ensure accountability and compliance with medical direction.

The Detox Center II Boca Raton, Florida

Director Of Nursing

07/2018 - 01/2019

● Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor and approved by the Executive Director

● Duties to the Registered Nurse include: Administering drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law

● Implementing verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient record

● Communicating with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Pharmacists

● Completing other tasks within the scope of registered nurses and the program services and procedures

● Oversees all aspects of the detox patient admission process, including: Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening

● Obtaining physical assessment data and health history

● Inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions

● Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and supervised Nurse

● Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.

Holistix Treatment Center Margate,

Florida

Program RN/DON

07/2014 - 01/2019

● Assessing patient condition, implementing treatment plans, educating patients on their conditions, providing emotional support, administering medication, documenting nursing care, and reporting to the nurse practitioner and medical doctor

● Provides direct care to the patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress

● Collaborates with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for the patients

● Educates the patients' families about the conditions and how to create a supportive environment to return to for long-term care and recovery. Volusia County Sheriff Department

Daytona Beach, Florida

911 Dispatcher

09/2013 - 07/2014

● Receives emergency calls by telephone, radio system or computer-aided dispatch system

● Question callers to obtain the information needed to determine an appropriate course of action.

Lake Wales Medical Center Lake Wales,

Florida

RN

02/2010 - 02/2011

● Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans

● Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records

● Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests

● Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale,

Florida

RN

08/2000 - 01/2010

● Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans

● Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records

● Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests

● Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to the unit.

Education and Training

Purdue University Lafayette, IN

BSN-MSN Program

01/2022

Purdue University Lafayette, IN

RN-BSN Program

01/2019

Broward Community College Coconut Creek, Florida Nursing

Daytona State College Daytona Beach, Florida

Hospitality Management

Certifications

ANCC Certification, 202-***-****, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida 11029734 Registered Nurse, Florida 9383931

Accomplishments

● Awarded scholarships for outstanding grades.

● Experience with DCF and JCAHO regulations and passing initial and annual inspections.

● Experience with Board of Pharmacy regulations and passing initial and annual inspections.

● Experience with DEA Inspections.

● Experience with the Department of Health Inspections and Standards.

● Experience with the Florida Model Jail Standards Inspections and Standards.

● Experience with the American Correctional Association Standards and Inspections.

● Experience with QI, CQI and Regulatory Requirements.

● Experience with Infection Control Requirements.

● Perfect Serve Nurse Awards Program

References

Excellent references furnished upon request

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