MARY COLELLA, R.N., M.S.
**** ********’s Dr, Guilford, CT 06437 · 203-***-****
********@*********.***
OBJECTIVE To explore a remote RN career opportunity which will utilize my education and inpatient psychiatric facility experience and medical experience while offering the opportunity for growth and potential future advancement.
EXPERIENCE
2007 – PRESENT
OFFICE MANAGER, ALLSTATE, GUILFORD, CT
- Liaison for life insurance between clients and underwriters.
- Responsible for weekly book of business audits.
2002-2008
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE, AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES MILL ROAD SCHOOL
- Coordinated admissions, provided ongoing clinical assessments, collaborated with mental health team, completed crisis assessments, coordinated discharge plans.
- Received a grant to implement a program to promote healthy life skills including nutrition and exercise in collaboration with health and physical education instructors.
- Responsible for 150 behavioral students from intake to discharge planning.
- Worked closely with team members to coordinate a positive therapeutic educational experience
1999-2002
RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY NURSE, ST. FRANCIS HOME FOR CHILDREN, NEW HAVEN, CT
- Coordinated all health care needs for psychiatric youth including triage and first aid, screening, medical, vision and dental appointments, and administration and monitoring of medications.
- Provided school nursing to Preschool and Extended Day Treatment Program for behavioral health children. Collaborated closely with behavioral team.
- Trained and certified medication administration staff.
- Supervised medication administration certified staff.
- Worked closely with consulting psychiatrist, completed crisis assessments, documented and reported adverse reactions to prescribing psychiatrist. 1995-1999
LPN-RN, ST. VINCENT’S SPECIAL NEEDS, TRUMBULL, CT
- Implemented medical care for children who are critically ill during their school day.
- Taught medical care and therapy programs to parents via home visits. 2
- Suggested new products, which increase independence while providing safety and comfort.
- Updated medical doctors and nursing agencies on their patients’ medical status. 1996-2000
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Carry out medical needs as ordered by medical doctors.
- Case management including direct supervision of patient care associates.
- Teach parents and caregivers how to implement proper medical care, administer medications, and follow through with treatment plans.
- Orientate nurses to patient care plans and medical equipment.
- Order medical supplies.
- Update Medical Doctor and Nursing Agency on patient status. EDUCATION
2002
DCF ENDORSED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
1999
M.S. INTERDISCIPLINARY WHOLISTIC EDUCATION, SOUTHERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY
- Magna Cum Laude
1999
STATE OF CT RN LICENSURE
1999
A.S. NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, REGENTS COLLEGE 1995
LPN DIPLOMA, BULLARD HAVENS REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL With State of CT Licensure
1993
B.S. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, SOUTHERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY
- Magna Cum Laude
- Graduated with State of CT Certification
- Served as SCSU Programs Council Secretary to budget for student programming, contract educational forums featuring guests from HIV and mental health providers SKILLS
Training team members
Providing quality clinical care
Behavioral health
Thorough documentation and reporting
Diplomacy and critical thinking
High tech nursing and nursing principals
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ACTIVITIES
2019-PRESENT
VOLUNTEER DAN COSGROVE ANIMAL SHELTER, BRANFORD, CT
- Socialize and care for abandoned animals to prepare them for adoption