Angela Setaro, RN, CRNI
9 Westbury Court, Robbinsville,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience, primarily in outpatient infusion centers, seeking an infusion nursing position. Holds a CRNI certification, after holding an OCN certification for 16 years.
- Extensive and thorough understanding of iv therapy, peripheral insertion and maintenance of iv devices, the use of gravity administration sets, syringe pumps (including Freedom 60), Zyno, Curlin, Sapphire, and Hospira-Abbott Plum A+ pumps.
- Specialized practice in oncology, hematology, and mental health. Prepared, admixed and administered a wide variety of intravenous medications to a diverse patient population.
- Maintains private nursing insurance through NSO (Nurses Service Organization).
- Hardworking, reliable, and professional.
- Strong interpersonal abilities and leadership skills.
- Assisted a physician who started his own infusion center, which grew to 10 centers country-wide within 4 years.
- Ready to join a company that puts patients' needs, comfort, and experiences first.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Vivo Infusion
Princeton, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing assessment of patients before, during and after treatment.
- Skilled in iv insertion and accessing ports.
- Understands drug interactions and manages potential side effects and infusion reactions.
- Prepared and administered medications as per protocols and physician's orders. Monitored inventory.
- Administered oral, iv, sq, and intramuscular treatments for various chronic illnesses. Medications administered include IVIG, Remicade, Rituxan, Inflectra, Entyvio, Leqembi, Tepezza, Vyvgart, Rystiggo, Tysabri, Ocrevus, Leqvio, Tezspire, Xolair, Ilumya, Skyrizi, Benlysta, and several others.
- Communicated efficiently and professionally with other staff members and off-site Nurse Practitioners regarding patient's plan of care.
- Provided training to nursing staff.
Staff Registered Nurse
RestoratIV Wellness & Infusion Center
Moorestown, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
- Utilized different items and methods, including gentle music and soft lighting in infusion room to promote kinder, less stressful atmosphere for patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians/Nurse Practitioners with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
Satsuma, AL
04.2021 - Current
- Attended to patients to care for IVs, catheters and ports and deliver important treatments for acute and chronic concerns.
- Administered medications autonomously and followed-up on previous treatments. Medications including, but not limited to are IVIG, SCIG, OnPattro, Amondys 45,
- Educated patients about treatments, potential side effects and important care requirements.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Clinical Training and Development Specialist
Actify (AKA Insperity, TCMSO, KTC)
Princeton , NJ
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed training materials, manuals, procedures and visual aids to effectively achieve organizational goals for all clinical staff.
- Planned, implemented, and conducted training for RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Practitioners.
Manager of Clinical Operations
Actify Neurotherapies
Princeton, NJ
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Improved policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Supported medical director in development of new healthcare services and introduced these changes to all clinical staff.
- Managed clinical operations and procedures, including enforcing adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
- Trained staff nurses in each infusion center to standardize quality of care.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with various vendors including Infusystem, Cubex, Stericycle, McKesson, Zyno, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and several nursing agencies.
National Nurse Manager
Ketamine Treatment Centers (KTC)
Princeton, NJ
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Interviewed, hired, and trained RNs and LPNs in 10 infusion centers across the country. Trained, as per national, local, and state board regulations.
- Coordinated employee schedules and job assignments. Hired agency nurses, as needed.
- Oversaw nursing operations, delivering leadership, assistance and management to over 40 nurses country-wide.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, while negotiating pricing with vendors.
- Managed medication dispensing and control in all locations.
- Researched electronic medication dispensing units, contracted with Cubex, and coordinated set-up and training to nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians at each center.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses, and other staff to keep workflows on task.
Staff Nurse
Ketamine Treatment Centers
Princeton, NJ
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Started Ketamine Treatment Centers with the founding physician and was the only nurse on site. Set up infusion center and created accounts and relationships with McKesson and Stericycle.
- Remained sole nurse, providing quality care to 14 patients daily, while training, managing and opening new infusion centers country-wide.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Coordinated care and communicated effectively with physician and other staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Inserted and managed peripheral ivs, approximately 14 insertions daily.
- Treated patients by administering intravenous ketamine, initially with a gravity set up then using Zyno infusion pumps.
- Provided comfort and support to patients suffering from Treatment Resistant Depression. Provided a safe, calm environment to decrease patients' anxiety during iv insertion and ketamine treatment.
- Used facility EMR system (DrChrono) to update patient records and document visits.
- Maintained ketamine log, medication and supply inventory and biohazard waste disposal.
- Researched and purchased from vendor, Zyno pumps. Developed protocol and trained all nursing staff on new pumps.
Co-Manager Infusion Room
Mercer Bucks Hematology/Oncology
Lawrenceville, NJ
04.2007 - 06.2014
- Provided training and supervision to nursing staff, collaboratively, with another RN.
- Monitored inventory and ordered chemotherapy and other medications from Oncology Supply Co.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests prior to administration of chemotherapy.
- Inserted peripheral ivs and managed central, midline, and PICC lines.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication orders and dosages with another RN before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, iv and intramuscular medications, including chemotherapy, IVIG, Remicade, Rituxan, Tysabri, Venofer, Zometa, Procrit, Neupogen, Neulasta, Vitamin B-12, Zofran and other antiemetics.
- Performed therapeutic phlebotomies on patients with hemochromatosis.
- Set up CADD pumps and educated patients on ambulatory pumps.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Communicated findings and concerns with physicians.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and caregivers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Iv Insertion and Monitoring
- Team Player
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Organized
- HIPAA Compliant
- Autonomous
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Mentoring and Leadership
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Certification
CRNI, Certified Registered Nurse Infusions Expires April 2027
OCN, Oncology Certified Nurse 2003-2019
ACLS/BLS May 2025
Licensures
Registered Nurse: New Jersey, Expires 5/31/2025
Registered Nurse: New York, Expires 6/30/2026
Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania, Expires 4/30/2026
Registered Nurse: California, Expired 7/2020
Professional Organizations
INS, Infusion Nurses Society
ONS, Oncology Nurses Society
APNA, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
ANA, American Nurses Association
NJSNA, New Jersey State Nurses Association
NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness
Volunteer Work
American Red Cross
Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township, Inc
Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala, Promised Land Ministries
Registered to assist during Covid-19 crisis in NJ and NY
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Vivo Infusion
06.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
RestoratIV Wellness & Infusion Center
10.2021 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Training and Development Specialist
Actify (AKA Insperity, TCMSO, KTC)
11.2019 - 01.2020
Manager of Clinical Operations
Actify Neurotherapies
03.2019 - 11.2019
National Nurse Manager
Ketamine Treatment Centers (KTC)
02.2015 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Ketamine Treatment Centers
06.2014 - 02.2015
Co-Manager Infusion Room
Mercer Bucks Hematology/Oncology
04.2007 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
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