Anthony Spadavecchia
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIR
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Oversee clinic staff, ensuring 250+ patients get quick, quality care.
- Monitor patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educate patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Medicate patients as needed per physician's orders.
- Oversee clinic team of 3, including LPN's and HCT.
VASCULAR ACCESS SPECIALIST
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Perform PICC/ Midlines on an average of 10-15 patients per day.
REGISTERED NURSE
NFRMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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 the next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Work closely with physicians during sedation procedures.
- Treat approximately 30-50 patients per 12 hour shift.
PARAMEDIC
NFRMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Treat an average of 30-50 patients per 12 hour shift.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
PARAMEDIC
DIXIE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Treat and transport 10-15 patients per 24 shift to hospitals and other healthcare facilities
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
PARAMEDIC
LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
10.2008 - 12.2015
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Treat and transport 10-15 patients per 24 hour shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE OF NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
PENSACOLA, FL12.2024
Associate of Science - NURSING
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
LAKE CITY, FL12.2019
No Degree - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/ PARAMEDIC
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL08.2013
Skills
- Patient Education
- Quality Control Procedures
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Team coordination
- Medical screening
- Managing deadlines
- Appointment scheduling
- Follow-up calls
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to patients in emergency and acute care environments.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Florida Paramedic License - 2013- Current
- Registered Nurse License (RN 9541402)- 2020- Current
- Certified Vascular Access
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIR
04.2024 - Current
VASCULAR ACCESS SPECIALIST
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
02.2022 - 02.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
NFRMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
07.2020 - 02.2022
PARAMEDIC
NFRMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2017 - 07.2020
PARAMEDIC
DIXIE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
12.2015 - 02.2017
PARAMEDIC
LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
10.2008 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE OF NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Associate of Science - NURSING
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
No Degree - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/ PARAMEDIC
College of Central Florida
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