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Brittany Casciola

Bayport,NY

Summary

Patient-focused and determined RN looking to excel in my career as a Nurse Practitioner. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson, NY
01.2018 - Current
  • Administering Chemotherapy and additional infusion treatments
  • Accessing Mediports, PICC Lines, IV’s
  • Administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
  • Administering vaccines as needed
  • Phlebotomy skills obtained
  • Performing intakes and vital signs prior to patients seeing physicians
  • IV Certification course completed
  • Direct communication between physicians and patients
  • Managing inbox messages for physicians
  • Developed and practiced organization skills within the team of nurses.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Implementation Specialists

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson, NY
01.2018 - Current
  • Onboard and open new Oncology/Hematology, PCP, OBGYN offices
  • Implement current workflows to new employees
  • Train physicians on MD Notes, Documentation and EMR
  • Offer support to new employees and providers.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Waitress/Bartender

Dublin Deck Grill
Patchogue, NY
01.2015 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Bartender

That Meetball Place
Patchogue, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
  • Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.

Hostess, Server

Phil’s Restaurant
Wading River, NY
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Helped service staff handle demand by distributing food and beverages.

Private Nanny

Holtsville, NY
  • As caretaker for one 6 year old child, developed time-management, effective communication and personal-responsibility skills

Intern

Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, NY
  • As an intern, I work with the children on daily life activities
  • I teach them skills needed to survive in the real world
  • I assist them with cooking and doing their homework

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -

Chamberlain University

Registered Nurse, ADN -

Excelsior College

Pre-requisite classes -

Suffolk County Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Eastern Suffolk Boces

Psychology major -

Marist College

Comsewogue High School

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
  • Patient Management
  • Care Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hematology Testing Aptitude
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Chemotherapy

Certification

  • ACLS-BLS Certified
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • Alzheimer’s Association Certified

Additional Information

Supporting sponsor for Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, benefitting adolescents facing brain tumors, Volunteer worker for Fight Against Brain Tumor Walk Over the Hudson, Volunteer at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church soup kitchen, Volunteer at Dutchess County SPCA working with abused and neglected animals, Donation of Blood at Eastern Suffolk Boces, Walk for Hope: Poughkeepsie, NY, Volunteer for Good Shepherd Hospice located at Long Island Veterans Home

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - Current

Implementation Specialists

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - Current

Bartender

That Meetball Place
01.2017 - 01.2018

Waitress/Bartender

Dublin Deck Grill
01.2015 - Current

Hostess, Server

Phil’s Restaurant

Private Nanny

Intern

Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -

Chamberlain University

Registered Nurse, ADN -

Excelsior College

Pre-requisite classes -

Suffolk County Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Eastern Suffolk Boces

Psychology major -

Marist College

Comsewogue High School

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