DANA VENTETUOLO, RN

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced, dedicated and patient-focused registered nurse with over 10 years of experience providing direct patient care in both medical-surgical inpatient and acute care clinical settings. Demonstration of excellent critical thinking skills, prioritization of patient needs, exemplary ability to multitask in fast paced, high volume and high acuity settings while delivering the highest level of patient care. Experience and confidence demonstrated in a variety of nursing capacities including Triage, Resource, patient and family advocacy and discharge planning. Experience, efficiency, and confidence exhibited on Code/Trauma teams. Accomplished in both leadership roles as well as member of interdisciplinary care teams providing optimum continuity of care. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including proficient, accurate and thorough documentation of provided care and patient history. Experience in caring for a broad range of patients with a variety of needs from pediatric to geriatric populations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFICIENCIES

Current ACLS,BLS,PALS, CPI, NIHSS certifications

Cardiac Telemetry, 12 Lead EKG, IV insertion, Intravenous Therapy, PICC line care, Triple lumen CVP, AV fistulas, Phlebotomy, collection and handling of blood specimens, NG tubes, Salem Sump, PEG, J-tubes, Foley catheter insertion/ care, glucose monitoring, ventilator monitoring, CPAP, BIPAP, post resuscitation hypothermia protocol, chest tube care, wound care, complex dressings.

Assisted physicians and practitioners during examinations and procedures including:

Rapid Sequence Intubation, chest tube insertion, Lumbar Puncture, Conscious/Moderate sedation, Reduction of dislocation/subluxation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, NG tube placement, Central Line Placement

Preparation,administration and monitoring of high alert medications and drips including:

Heparin(drip), Insulin(drip), Nitroglycerin(drip), Adenosine(drip), Amiodarone(drip), TPA, Dopamine Infusion, Levophed drip, Cardizem(drip), Propofol infusion as well as of routine antibiotics and IVF administration.

EXPERIENCE

2019-2020 Registered Nurse, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL

As a staff nurse in a high volume, Level One Pediatric Trauma Facility, I provided care for pediatric population ranging from newborn to adolescent, From bedside care to triage. I worked with an integrated collaborative healthcare team to provide care both patients and family members.

2008- present

Registered Nurse, Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI

·Currently employed as staff RN in a busy, high volume acute emergency setting; providing care for patients presenting with critical disease processes and emergent life threatening illnesses including CVA, Sepsis, STEMI, NSTEMI, respiratory failure, drug overdose, seizure, hypoglycemic event, DKA, shock, orthopedic/soft tissue injury, anaphylaxis, gynecological emergencies, GI bleed, pediatric emergency, psychiatric emergency, behavioral emergency. Providing both patient and family support, promoting healthcare continuum through optimal discharge planning as well as establishing superior interdepartmental relations including thorough coordination of patient events with ancillary staff.

4/2006-10/2007

Nurse Intern, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI

·Provided highest quality patient care on a busy Hematology/Oncology unit under direct nursing staff supervision. Assisted in daily patient care, prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures and assisted with administration of chemotherapy agents. Assisted with initiating and administration of intravenous therapy, as well as scheduled daily/routine medications. Provided emotional support to patients and families.

EDUCATION

2007

ASN, RN, CCRI, Lincoln, RI

1995

BA, Rhode Island College, Providence RI

2000- 2001

Attended University of Rhode Island, earned 60 credits toward BSN

Current enrollment

at Southern New Hampshire University, RN to BSN

Current Licensure RN, State of RI and in the State of FL. Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, NIHSS certifications.

Current member ENA

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