Andressa Piccinini
LEES SUMMIT,MO
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
02.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and their families on condition management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
Trauma Nurse
University Health-Truman Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provide emergency medical care within a 43-bed Level 1 Trauma department.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Treat patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma nurses.
- Contributed to departmental improvements in quality metrics by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to trauma care delivery processes.
Medical Interpreter
Language Line Services
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories .
- Enhanced patient understanding by accurately translating medical terminology and complex concepts between medical professionals and patients.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by maintaining cultural sensitivity and upholding a high standard of professionalism while delivering interpretation services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Skills
Emergency response
Acute care
Trauma assessment
Patient advocacy
Critical thinking
Triage/MCI preparedness
Staff training/Student Precepting
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Portuguese medical interpreter
Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- PALS
- ACLS
- Preceptor Development training, UH- 2023
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
02.2023 - Current
Trauma Nurse
University Health-Truman Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Medical Interpreter
Language Line Services
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University