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ABIGAIL ZORNOW

Rochester,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 3+ years in direct patient care and care coordination in both emergency and critical care settings. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and patient advocacy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Level Two Registered Nurse

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Provides care to critically ill patients who have undergone cardiac surgery
  • Monitors hemodynamics and implements appropriate nursing interventions
  • Titrates vasoactive and sedative medications daily
  • Assists providers with bedside procedures such as central line placement and chest tube placement
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and prioritization skills on an acute, fast-paced unit
  • ECMO, Impella, and IABP trained

Registered Nurse

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed focused assessments based on patient presentation and need
  • Provided a full range of care for patients during a shift in a level-one trauma emergency room
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021

Professional Development

Cardiac ICU New Hire Group Co-Leader

  • Creates educational materials about ICU procedures and nursing care for new graduate nurses
  • Coordinates and collaborates with unit leadership to onboard new hires


Cardiac ICU Hospital Acquired Infections Committee

  • Focus on increased surveillance related to hospital-acquired infections
  • Provides education on maintenance of central lines, foleys, and VAP prevention
  • Collects data to guide future practice and prevention of HACs

Timeline

Senior Level Two Registered Nurse

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
ABIGAIL ZORNOW