ANTOINETTE DiMEGLIO BSN-RN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (BSN-RN) currently working in practice in triage and care coordination in a fast-paced high risk labor and delivery environment, often taking the charge role. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I also have history and experience working with PCU/ICU patients prior to working in Labor & Delivery. Prior to becoming a nurse in 2017, I have years of office management and sales experience that enhance and add to my skills in addition to the clinical experience that I have attained as a BSN,RN.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse –Maternal Child Health LDRP (per/diem)
Inspira Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Take charge duties when scheduled as such - managing the floor and prioritizing needs and assignments efficiently, while assisting the team in patient care for smooth expedition of patient care for laboring, antepartum, perioperative, post operative and postpartum patients from admission through discharge
- Efficiently managing the care of patients practicing the nursing process: assessments, planning, prioritizing, interventions evaluations and education for labor, delivery, OR, PACU, and post-partum patients
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Triage patients while collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Labor and delivery medication administration and titration, Phlebotomy, Fetal monitoring, High-risk pregnancies, documentation reporting, and Infant care,
- Assist anesthesiologist with medication pump set-up, positioning of patient for epidural, assist with maintaining patient vital signs and mental state through procedure while maintaining care throughout anesthesia administration
- Circulate in OR for operative cases while managing patient care during recovery of vaginal, and OR deliveries
- Provide a calm reassuring presence during labor and delivery while assisting mothers on helpful breathing techniques and spinning babies positions
- Educate new mothers on lactation techniques and provided guidance during feedings when needed
Registered Nurse – Maternal Child Health LDRP
Shore Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Caring for patients from admission through discharge, efficiently managing the care of patients practicing the nursing process: assessments, planning, prioritizing, interventions evaluations and education for labor, delivery, OR, PACU, and post-partum patient
- Triage patients while collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Labor and delivery medication administration and titration, Phlebotomy, Fetal monitoring, High-risk pregnancies, documentation and reporting, Infant care, Antepartum and postpartum care
- Assist anesthesiologist with positioning of patient for epidural and comfort patient through procedure while maintaining care throughout anesthesia administration
- Circulate in OR for C-section and manage patient care during recovery of vaginal and operative deliveries
- Provide a calm reassuring presence during labor and delivery and instruct mothers on helpful breathing techniques
- Educate new mothers on lactation techniques and provided guidance during feedings when needed
- Practice spinning baby techniques to assist with labor and delivery.
Contract Travel RN - High Risk Labor & Delivery
Supplemental Health Care
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Efficiently managing the care of patients practicing the nursing process: assessments, planning, prioritizing, interventions evaluations and education for labor, delivery, OR, PACU, and post-partum patients
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Labor and delivery medication administration and titration, Phlebotomy, Fetal monitoring, High-risk pregnancies, documentation and reporting. Catching birthing infant and care for infant during recovery period
- Assist anesthesiologist with medication pump set-up, positioning of patient for epidural, assist with maintaining patient vital signs and mental state through procedure while maintaining care throughout anesthesia administration
- Circulate in OR for operative cases while managing patient care during recovery of vaginal, and OR deliveries
- Provide a calm reassuring presence during labor and delivery while assisting mothers on helpful breathing techniques and spinning babies positions
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care to diverse high acuity populations.
- Implement evidence-based nursing practices, leading to reduced medication errors and improved patient safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress in electronic health records systems.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families to facilitate trust and communication during challenging medical situations.
- Managed high-stress emergency situations calmly while prioritizing appropriate interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse – Progressive Care Cardiac Step Down Unit / ICU
Inspira Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Efficiency in managing the care of up to 6 patients practicing the nursing process: assessments, planning, prioritizing, interventions evaluations and education
- Developing care plans for each patient efficiently, while prioritizing care and practicing infection control
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Medication administration and titration of cardiac medications and other medications
- Assist with rapid response and codes on the PCU floor
- Practice empathy and compassion for each and every patient while developing understanding of each patients spiritual needs
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unity
Shore Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing compassionate and skilled nursing care in a telemetry unit.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality, personalized care to each individual.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans, leading to better overall health outcomes.
- Assisted in hospital wide code blue/rapid response calls
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications necessary for managing long-term health issues.
Education
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Camden, NJ12.2016
Associates in Science -
Camden County Community College
Blackwood, NJ01.2016
Skills
- Triage
- Patient Monitoring
- Vaccine administration
- Acute Care Expertise
- OR Circulator
- PACU
- Periop
- Electronic Charting - Cerner, Fetal Link, Epic, Sorian
- Intravenous Therapy and medication maintenance
- Breastfeeding education and skills
- IV Skills and Management
- Phlebotomy
Licensing, Certifications & Awards
- Registered Professional Nurse License New Jersey (Compact) 5/31/2026
- ACLS - through 7/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- through 3/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) -through 4/2024
- AWONN Member #66575601
- AACN NIH Stroke Scale
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification
- Spinning Babies Certificate
- 2016 Recipient of the Sister M. John Francis Coyle, OSF Award
- 2019 February Telestar of the Month (Shore Medical Center)
- Spirit of Shore Award 2020
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Member
Timeline
Contract Travel RN - High Risk Labor & Delivery
Supplemental Health Care
04.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse –Maternal Child Health LDRP (per/diem)
Inspira Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse – Maternal Child Health LDRP
Shore Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unity
Shore Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse – Progressive Care Cardiac Step Down Unit / ICU
Inspira Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2020
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associates in Science -
Camden County Community College