Amanda Iacono
Wading River,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both outpatient and acute care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance and improve patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access
Northwell Health - Mather Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Assess patients for appropriate vascular access device (VAD) selection based on therapy duration and vein health.
- Insert and maintain peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, ensuring proper placement and function.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examination and review of lab data, to determine necessary interventions.
- Educate patients and families on the care, maintenance, and prevention of complications related to VADs.
- Ensure compliance with infection control principles, policies, and evidence-based practices to minimize infection rates.
Director of Nursing
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborate with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Work closely with senior administration and leadership teams to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Registered Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Perform intravenous infusions, administer medications, track and check dosages and document patient conditions throughout treatment primarily in Oncology and Hematology care.
- Performed physical examinations of patients, analyzed medical histories, and coordinated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies and drive positive outcomes
Implementation Specialist
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed clinical EHR training modules for successful use of OncoEMR
- Trained new hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve overall patient satisfaction
- Managed weekly/monthly/yearly reports which aided in company profitability and continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted health care providers with patient phone calls, messages, prescription renewal, activity orders, insurance issues etc., through the EHR system
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- New hire clinical preceptor
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mather Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociate of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NYLicensed Practical Nurse -
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Bayshore, NYSkills
- Staff Development/Precepting
- Nursing and Clinical Operations Leadership
- EHR Superuser
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- IV Placement, Central Line Access, Venipuncture
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access
Northwell Health - Mather Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
06.2020 - 01.2024
Implementation Specialist
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2015 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mather Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse: 794766
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN): 733036
- Vascular Access Board Certified Nurse (VA-BC): 17020