Alayna Manno
Holisticare Hospice
Brick,NJ
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute and progressive care nursing and advanced graduate-level clinical training. Brings extensive experience managing complex patient populations, recognizing clinical deterioration, prioritizing competing patient needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care. Strong skills in comprehensive patient assessment, clinical decision-making, patient education, and care coordination. Dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care and transitioning a strong bedside nursing foundation into high-quality advanced practice.
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Managed patients with advanced cardiac conditions and interventions, including LVADs, cardiac catheterizations, valve replacements/repairs, post-CABG patients, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and other complex cardiovascular conditions with close monitoring for procedure and device-related complications.
- Cared for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support, recognizing changes in respiratory and hemodynamic status and escalating care appropriately
- Administered and monitored high-risk cardiac therapies and continuous IV medications, including anticoagulation, antiarrhythmics, diuretics, and vasoactive medications, while closely trending laboratory values, vital signs, and patient response
- Supervised nursing staff, acting as Charge Nurse, providing guidance and support in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Delivered safe, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, maintaining detailed documentation and effective communication during handoffs, transfers, procedures, and changes in patient condition.
Patient Care Technician
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment within the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Laboratory Assistant
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with safety standards and laboratory protocols.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Hospice Volunteer
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from families, driving service improvements in hospice operations.
- Offered patients emotional and social support by listening, reading and playing non-strenuous games.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate companionship and emotional support.
- Ensured timely communication with hospice staff regarding patient needs or concerns, promoting optimal care coordination.
- Advocated for patients'' end-of-life wishes, ensuring that their preferences were respected and honored throughout the course of care.
Emergency Medical Technician
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Assessed patient conditions quickly to determine appropriate treatment protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced response times during emergencies.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Internal Medicine Rotation with Dr. Mazzocchi in Point Pleasant, NJ
- Urgent Care rotation with Dr. Zhang at AFC Urgent Care in Toms River, NJ.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Skills
Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
High-Acuity Patient Management
Patient safety
Continuous quality improvement
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (AGNP-C)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing – Board Certified (RN-BC)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Left-Ventricular Assistive Device (LVAD)
- Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) – Advanced-Level Registered Nurse
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
2023 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
2020 - 2022Read More
Laboratory Assistant
2019 - 2020Read More
Hospice Volunteer
Holisticare Hospice
2018 - 2020Read More
Emergency Medical Technician
Wall Township First Aid
2018 - 2019Read More
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Science from Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Brookdale Community College
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
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