Empathetic cardiology nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional with experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Hi, I’m
Brooke Gambino
AGACNP
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
8
Certifications/Degrees
Work History
Arizona Heart and Vascular ClinicGlendale, AZ
Interventional Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Management of patients both in the clinic and inpatient setting with congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome and multiple co-morbidities
- Apply effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Responsible for performing comprehensive physical examinations as well as ordering preventive and diagnostic testing
- Formulate differential diagnosis and provide treatment after analysis of collected data and initiate referrals and consultations to other services or appropriate providers
- Work well in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team including other providers, pharmacists, therapists, and nursing
Banner Estrella Medical Center
ICU Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student
05.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student
01.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated mastery of technical clinical skills
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Mayo ClinicPhoenix, AZ
Intensive Care Unit RN
09.2016 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Unit preceptor: Precept new graduate RNs, new unit RN hires and transfer RNs to the ICU
- Cortrak Champion: Assisted in integration, education and implementation of the Cortrak Enteral Access System
- Well-Being Committee Member: Mayo Clinic well-being program supports and promotes wellness among employees
- Care for complicated patients within a multidisciplinary acute care setting
- Highly proficient in critical thinking and managing complex surgical and medical patients in a multidisciplinary ICU
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Mayo ClinicPhoenix, AZ
ENT/Plastics/Neurology Nurse
07.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Treat patients with complex medical conditions including strokes, seizures and tracheostomies
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
University of Arizona, Northern Arizona UniversityTucson, AZ
Doctor of Nursing Practice, AGACNP
12.2021
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
- Capstone Project: Quality Improvement Project: Rounding Checklist to Improve Nutritional Management in the Intensive Care Unit, Primary Investigator
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2015
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Speech Language Sciences And Technology
05.2014
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Education
- Individualized Care Plans
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clinical Judgement
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Licensed ACNPC-AG #RNP273250 (NPI 1619631587)
- Licensed RN #RN193224
- ACLS Certified through the American Heart Association
- BLS Certified through the American Heart Association
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Affiliations
Affiliations
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Graduate Nursing Student Academy
American Nurses Association
American Association of Critical Care NursesTimeline
Interventional Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Heart and Vascular Clinic
01.2022 - Current
ICU Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student
Banner Estrella Medical Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Intensive Care Unit RN
Mayo Clinic
09.2016 - 12.2021
ENT/Plastics/Neurology Nurse
Mayo Clinic
07.2015 - 09.2016
University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, AGACNP
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Speech Language Sciences And Technology
- Licensed ACNPC-AG #RNP273250 (NPI 1619631587)
- Licensed RN #RN193224
- ACLS Certified through the American Heart Association
- BLS Certified through the American Heart Association
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
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