Samantha Romanello BSN, RN
Staten Island, NY 347-***-**** *************@*****.***
● PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Job Target - Clinical Care Reviewer - Pediatric Shift Care
· Empathetic and detail-oriented registered nurse with 8+ years of experience in pediatrics, intensive care, and medical surgical units
· Provided telehealth visits during Covid 19 Pandemic to students while remote learning
· Managed all case management of students with major medical issues
· Effective mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational cultures KEY SKILLS
Patient record review, telephonic patient management, chart auditing, patient liaison, school safety plans, health assessments and screenings, immunization review, care planning, interdisciplinary communication and coordination, patient advocacy, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Health Nurse NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Staten Island, NY 11/8/2020-present Staff nurse fulfilling the needs of school aged students and staff during school hours.
· Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
· Drafted and edited correspondence and prepared meeting materials.
· Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
· Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
· Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
· Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
· Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
· Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
· Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Substitute School Nurse Supplemental Healthcare Staten Island, NY 11/23/2015-11/8/2020
· Managing the health office in the absence of the full time certified school nurse
· Providing first aid, emergency assistance, health assessment and screenings, medication management health counseling, community resource referrals
· Assessing and evaluating students to detect health needs and contact the homes of students regarding health concerns
Registered Nurse (ICU) Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Staten Island, NY 07/06/2014-11/23/2015
· Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
· Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
· Set up and monitor medical mechanical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
· Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
· Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
· Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
· Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN) New York State Board of Nursing, license #685842-01, expires 12/31/2022 Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, expires 07/2024 EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Chamberlain College of Nursing, May 2018