Barbara Bigogno
Beverly Hills
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with more than 30 years practical experience in management, hospital, home health, cardiology, and primary care environments. Established in Primary Care including physical and developmental assessments, treatment and education regarding heart disease, diabetes, obesity, nutrition and exercise, and counseling regarding medication. Familiar with most major and minor care provided in the hospital including ER, OB, NICU, Pediatric, Med/Surg, and Rehab. Experience as a Nurse Manager of Primary Care, Student Health, NICU, OB/Peds/Medical Surgical Units. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Nurse Manager
Heart of Florida Health Care
Ocala, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Led nursing staff to improve patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Managed budget allocation to ensure resource availability for nursing departments.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth among nurses.
- Streamlined medication administration protocols, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Team Lead
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Provide direct patient care under RN Protocol for Medicare Wellness, UTI, COVID/Flu/URI, and Coumarin Management.
- Provide patient education as Nurse Visit for Diabetic Education, Blood Pressure Checks and Education, Self-Injection of medications, and review of Current Medications.
- Provide staff education and ensure competencies for MA and LPN staff.
- Organize and direct day to day clinical operations of the clinical support staff.
- Oversees medication and vaccine inventory.
- Oversees management of POCT lab.
- Collaborates with team members in the office and other departments to ensure policy and standards of care are followed.
Urgent Care RN
NCH/Immediate Care
Naples, FL
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices.
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
Cardiac Device Nurse
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient care quality and operational efficiency.
Device Nurse/Cardiology Office Nurse
HSHS/ Prairie Cardiovascular
Carbondale, IL
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Educated patients on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to enhance health outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Rehab Staff Nurse- PRN
Southern Illinois Hospital/Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
01.2018 - 12.2018
ER Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital/Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care coordination.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
NICU/Pediatric Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital
Carbondale, IL
01.2010 - 01.2011
L&D / NICU Staff Nurse
Heartland Regional Hospital
Marion, IL
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Administer medication and treatments as prescribed for critically ill neonates.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Performed duties in OR for cesarean sections. Recovery Room nurse for cesarean section and tubal ligation patients.
Family Practice Office Nurse
Shawnee Health Center, Dr Wachter
Carterville, IL
01.2008 - 01.2009
Public Health Nurse
Southern Seven Health Department
Ullin, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
Administrative Nurse Manager
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
01.2002 - 01.2007
NICU/Pediatric Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital
Carbondale, IL
01.2001 - 01.2002
Nurse Manager, NICU
St Johns Mercy Medical Center
St Louis, IL
01.1999 - 01.2001
High Risk OB/Home Health Nurse
Providence Alaska Regional Medical Center
Anchorage, Alaska
01.1999 - 01.2001
Nurse Manager OB/Peds/ Med/Surgical Units
Howard Community Hospital
Kokomo, IN
01.1997 - 01.1999
NICU/L&D/High Risk OB Staff Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.1989 - 01.1993
Nursery/NICU/PP Nurse
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
01.1987 - 01.1989
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01-1987
Skills
- Telephone Triage
- BLS
- Vaccination Management
- EKG
- Case Management
- Staff development
- Point of Care testing
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Staff supervision
- Department management
- Patient education and advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
Timeline
Center Nurse Manager
Heart of Florida Health Care
03.2026 - Current
Clinical Team Lead
Lee Health
03.2024 - 03.2026
Urgent Care RN
NCH/Immediate Care
01.2020 - 02.2024
Cardiac Device Nurse
Lee Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
Rehab Staff Nurse- PRN
Southern Illinois Hospital/Herrin Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Device Nurse/Cardiology Office Nurse
HSHS/ Prairie Cardiovascular
01.2012 - 09.2019
ER Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital/Herrin Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
NICU/Pediatric Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
L&D / NICU Staff Nurse
Heartland Regional Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Family Practice Office Nurse
Shawnee Health Center, Dr Wachter
01.2008 - 01.2009
Public Health Nurse
Southern Seven Health Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
Administrative Nurse Manager
Southern Illinois University
01.2002 - 01.2007
NICU/Pediatric Staff Nurse
Southern Illinois Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
Nurse Manager, NICU
St Johns Mercy Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
High Risk OB/Home Health Nurse
Providence Alaska Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Nurse Manager OB/Peds/ Med/Surgical Units
Howard Community Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
NICU/L&D/High Risk OB Staff Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1993
Nursery/NICU/PP Nurse
Ball Memorial Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1989
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ball State University