Anthony Pizzarelli RN
Registered Nurse
Caledonia,NY
Summary
Registered Professional Nurse. Licensed by The University of the State of New York Education Department, Office of the Professions, License Number: 554606-01; Certificate Number: 1806650 (through 03/31/2025). Compassionate Community Health Worker with 17 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
NYS COVID 19 CASE INVESTIGATOR/CONTACT TRACER
STAFFING SOLUTIONS ORGAIZATION
Caledonia, United States
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Handled 40 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
REGISTERED NURSE DOMICILIARY UNIT
VA HOSPITAL OF BATH NY
Bath, NY
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
BOWERY RESIDENT COMMITEE
New York, NY
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE AGENT/ NYACK HOSPITAL
Nyack, NY
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Rochester, NY
07.2004 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Certificate - COVID 19 CONTACT INVESTIGATION/CONTACT TRACING
COURSERA/JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
CALEDONIA, NY05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - RN BSN COURSE WORK
UNIVERSITY of ROCHESTER School of Nursing
ROCHESTER NYAssociate of Applied Science - NURSING
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ROCHESTER NY06.2004
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
- Chronic illness understanding
- Supervisory experience
- Written Communication
- PPE Compliance
Timeline
NYS COVID 19 CASE INVESTIGATOR/CONTACT TRACER
STAFFING SOLUTIONS ORGAIZATION
06.2020 - 02.2022
REGISTERED NURSE DOMICILIARY UNIT
VA HOSPITAL OF BATH NY
04.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
BOWERY RESIDENT COMMITEE
04.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE AGENT/ NYACK HOSPITAL
04.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2004 - 01.2016
Certificate - COVID 19 CONTACT INVESTIGATION/CONTACT TRACING
COURSERA/JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) - RN BSN COURSE WORK
UNIVERSITY of ROCHESTER School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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