Director Emergency Services
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JOSEPH ROMEO, RN, MS, MSN, CEN
Emergency Department Director
EDUCATION
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES
Bethesda, MD
M.S. Nursing (Dec 2009)
TOURO UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL
Los Alamitos, CA
M.S. Health Care Management (Feb 2003)
Regents University
Albany NY
ASN/BSN (1995/1997)
LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Emergency Nurse(CEN)
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse(CPEN)
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN)
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
ACLS-I, PALS, BLS-I, TNCC
Active RN license PA, NY, TN (Compact),NM
NREMT-P, EMT-P (KY, TN, NM)
AWARDS
Daisy Award
Bronze Star Medal
CAREER OBJECTIVE
As an experienced RN, Manager and Director, I believe I would be a good addition to your team.
I bring a set of talents that will be valuable to your organization. In my various roles, I honed my abilities in team building, educating and collaboration providing a solid foundation for the Nursing Director Emergency Services position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Emergency Services
UPMC Somerset Hospital, Somerset PA Mar 2023- Pres
RN ER (N2N Travel Nursing
Summit/Mt Juliet ER, Mt. Juliet TN, Aug 2022-Mar 2023
RN Clinical Decision Unit (N2N Travel Nursing)
CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston WV, 25304 Jun 2022-Aug2022
14 Bed Observation unit providing comprehensive care to ED patients awaiting further tests or follow up. Insert IV lines, Apply and interpret EKG monitors. • Apply and monitor/adjust ventilators/BiPap
SENIOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS ANALYST
Koniag Government Services, Chantilly Va /Oct 2020- May 2022
• Provide business transformation and operational support to Deputy Assistant Directors for Medical Affairs and Healthcare Operations for the Defense Health Agency. Assist in establishing and continued support and development of the Clinical Quality Management (CQM) organization, Clinical Communities, and the Market Execution Office (MEO), three Functional Capability areas deemed most crucial to DHA transition success.
CRITICAL CARE/COVID POOL RN (PRN)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN / Mar 2020 – Jun 2021
• Provide comprehensive care to ED patients in a Level I Trauma Center and ICU• Insert IV lines, Apply and interpret EKG monitors. Apply and monitor/adjust ventilators/BiPap• Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedative medications
ED DIRECTOR
Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, NM / Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
• 13 Bed ED plus Fast Track, Approximately 16,500 visits per year• 45 Direct Reports• Responsible for budgeting, supply ordering, and schedule approval • Evaluate and assist improvement of facility/community MASCAL procedures• Provide bedside care as needed
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Erlanger Health Systems, Chattanooga, TN / Mar 2018 – Aug 2019
• 3 Separate Community Health Centers, 16,000 pt. visits/yr.• Responsible for Clinical Competency of all personnel providing Patient Care (LPN, MA, Lab Tech, Dental Tech)• • Provide expert care and bedside consult when necessary
ED STAFF RN
ED Travel RN, Cleveland, TN / Feb 2017 – Feb 2018
• 10- 25 Bay ED, Level III – II Trauma Center• Insert IV lines, Apply and interpret EKG monitors. • Apply and monitor/adjust ventilators/BiPap• Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedative medications
INTERIM MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT MANAGER
Castle Point VA Hospital, Castle Point, NY / Sep 2016 – Mar 2017
• 20 Bed Medical Surgical Unit• Assign specialized tasks and daily job assignments to 81 FTE• Assist with placing IV lines, and Lab draws• Expert consultant for EKG interpretation and treatments• Perform monthly and annual counseling of all employees• Provide coverage to ED as needed
ED CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY / Apr 2015 – Jun 2016
• 50+ hours per week• 200 bed Level 3 Trauma Center• 2 separate Campuses (26 and 14 bed ED)• Over 65 thousand visits per year• Improved throughput and patient satisfaction by implementing bridging orders for admit• TNCC Instructor• Assign specialized tasks and daily job assignments to 81 FTE • Perform monthly and annual counseling of all employees
ED MANAGER,MED/SURG MANAGER
Summit Pacific Medical Center, Elma, WA / Mar 2014 – Apr 2015
• 40-50 hours per week• Critical Access Hospital• 10 bed ED/ 10 Bed Medical Surgical Unit• Assign specialized tasks and job assignments to 50 direct reports• TNCC Instructor • Trauma Program manager/Trauma Registrar• Instrumental in elevating facility to Level IV trauma center• Performed monthly and annual counseling of all employees
ED STAFF RN/Clinical Educator
Providence St Peter Hospital, Olympia, WA / Aug 2012 – Mar 2014
• 40+ hours per week• 360 Bed Not-For Profit Hospital• MAGNET Hospital• 36 Bay ED• Provide comprehensive care to ED patients in a Level III trauma Center• Implemented/instructed ER RN internship program• Received Daisy Foundation Award• Orient all new personnel• Maintain proficiency of current staff on all hospital policy/procedures as well as ED equipment
ACTIVE DUTY US ARMY OFFICER
US Army / July 1983-Feb.1993, Jan 2000 – Aug 2012
Active Duty Army Officer. Retired 0-4/ Major
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