Maria Zambrano
Riverside,CT
Summary
Working for Greenwich Hospital for the past 16 years, I hope to further my career here as I am engaged with their vision, mission and values.
I am committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Greenwich Hopsital
Greenwich, CT
09.2005 - Current
- RN
- 2005-present
- Greenwich Hospital
- 2005-06- Cardio-Pulmonary Step-down- staff nurse.
- 2006-08 Float Team- floated between Step-down and ICU- staff nurse.
- 2008-2011-ICU- staff nurse.
- 2011-present-
- Interventional Pain Management- As this modality has a fast turn over, I organize the pt. care and conscious sedation needs for the procedure. Setting up the OR for each Dr.’s needs for each procedure. Ordering all supplies needed. Billing for certain types of procedures. Insurance prior authorizations for pt.’s. Training newly hired nurses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Licensed Practical Nurse
North State Cardiology
Briarcliff Manor, NY
06.1999 - 06.2007
- North State Cardiology
- In 1999 I started working for this Cardiology group as an LPN, seeing all the pt.’s. for check up’s and blood work and assisting one of the three Cardiologists with either a stress test, echocardiogram or a pacemaker magnet check. As an RN, working for this group, I assisted in starting up a Nuclear Stress Testing program that was launch in 2004. My responsibilities regarding the pt.’s were to start the IV’s, have the first dose of radioactive isotope given, giving pt. instructions, a time of return for the actual stress test portion and assisting the Dr. with the stress testing.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
EKG Technician
Hudson Valley Hospital
Peekskill, NY
02.1997 - 06.1999
- Hudson Valley Hospital Center
- I was responsible for obtaining the EKG’s that were ordered for all pt.’s in the hospital.
- As a Stress Lab Technician, I was responsible for starting an IV and assisting the Dr. with the stress testing procedure.
- Conducted EKG, echocardiogram, stress tests and other ordered cardiac tests for 20+ patients per day
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results
- Scheduled patients for testing and conducted follow up calls to confirm and answer questions
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes
- Transcribed physician interpretations to maintain electronic records for cosign by attending doctor
- Edited final test results to provide to physician for analysis
Education
Ph.D. - DNP- Health Systems Leadership
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09.2024
Master of Science - MSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2022
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2019
Associate of Science - ADN-RN
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2005
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School
Montrose, NY06.1998
Skills
- I have a moderate amount of management experience Starting up a Nuclear Stress Testing program in Westchester NY was the endeavor that gave me the most of my experience Writing protocols, obtaining site certifications, heading up inspections, interviewing staff, ordering supplies and running the lab I educated myself on the ins and outs of the business and compliance aspects We were very successful
- In the Pain Center, I have a manager but since COVID-19 we have been moved to the Holly Hill building and I have been trying to manage as much as I can We are a small department but have many moving parts I play a major role in training newly hired nurses, ordering all supplies and coordinating all facets of the department
- Emotionally intelligent
- Strong professional presence
Certification
BLS,ACLS,PALS, IV certification.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Greenwich Hopsital
09.2005 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
North State Cardiology
06.1999 - 06.2007
EKG Technician
Hudson Valley Hospital
02.1997 - 06.1999
Ph.D. - DNP- Health Systems Leadership
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - MSN
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - ADN-RN
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School
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