GINA M. RIGALI BSN, RN
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OBJECTIVE: Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a full-time position in a specialty area that would allow for development of new skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center July 2017 – Present
1945 NJ-33
Neptune, NJ 07753
Provide direct nursing care to 4-6 patients on a 36-bed medical and surgical telemetry unit.
Assess and treat acute and chronic illnesses, including pneumonia, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarctions, drug overdose/suicide and cardiac catheterizations.
Charge Nurse of a 36-bed unit, overseeing staff of 6-9 RNs and 3 PCTs
Preceptor to new and returning RNs
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient examinations and treatments such as wound care and patient teaching.
Accurately obtain and document patient history and medications lists, assess individual conditions and needs.
Effectively manage and coordinate plan of care for patients by delegating and communicating with other team members of the interdisciplinary team.
Phlebotomy and IV insertions
Provide patient comfort care and utilize therapeutic communication
Champion of wound care committee
Care for step down ICU critical patients
Maintain electronic medical records and charting
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center June 2016 – July 2017
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Care for critical patients average of 2-3 patients daily
Provide post-operative wound care and other personalized interventions
Provide patient comfort care and utilize therapeutic communication
Perform physical assessments and health histories
Phlebotomy and IV insertions
Nassau University Medical Center December 2014 – June 2016
2201 Hempstead Tpke.
East Meadow, NY 11554
Care for medical surgical patients (average 6-9 patients daily)
Provide wound care and other personalized interventions
Provide patient comfort care and utilize therapeutic communication
Perform physical assessments and health histories
Phlebotomy and IV insertions
Maintain records, charts and prepare reports
Maintain and record findings related to chest tubes, wound vacs, drains, catheters and ostomies
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant - Waitress October 2009 – May 2015
2571 Hempstead Tpke
East Meadow, NY 11554
Identify guests needs in a timely manner while utilizing interpersonal and communication skills
EDUCATION:
Chamberlain University May 2021 -currently enrolled
Masters of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Empire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Completed April 2017
Nassau Community College. Garden City NY
Associate of Science in Nursing
Completed May 2014
LICENSE:
Registered Nurse licensed in the states of New York and New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers (CPR/AED)
American Heart Association ACLS for healthcare providers (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
References available upon request