Shanie Lombardo

• Administer medications orally, injections, IV, PICC lines.
• Managed wound care by performing dressing changes and applying sterile dressings in a clinical setting.
• Monitor patient for changes in patient status, reporting concerns and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Monitored patient for changes in status, reporting concerns and adjusting care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians, Physical therapist, and other healthcare professionals.
• Guided families by providing emotional support and resources throughout the care process to enhance patient well-being.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medication management and disease progression to empower informed health decisions.

• Performed and monitored conscious sedation for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures while continuously assessing airway, vital signs, and patient safety.
• Established and managed intravenous (IV) access, administering IV fluids per orders to ensure patient hydration and stability.
• Prepared patients for endoscopic procedures by completing pre-procedure assessments, reviewing medical histories, verifying consents, and providing patient education.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care, facilitate orders, and address procedural requirements.
• Communicated and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care, orders, and procedural needs.
• Recovered patients following procedures, monitoring for complications and ensuring safe discharge readiness.
• Provided patient and family education regarding post-procedure care, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
• Documented patient assessments, medications, procedural details, and recovery status in electronic medical record (EMR) to maintain accurate and comprehensive patient information.

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• Recovered patients after MRIs, Interventional radiology procedures and RAD/ONC.
• Managed patients airways directly following anesthesia and performed measures if needed to keep patients safe.
• Adhered to established policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
• Recovered patients after MRIs, Interventional radiology procedures and RAD/ONC.
• Collaborated with the care team in a professional manner.
• Educated family members, caregivers, and primary nurse on post-anesthesia care requirements.
• Heparin Locked and de-accessed ports, CVC lines and removed PICC lines using sterile technique.
• Executed sterile dressing changes to promote patient healing and infection control.
• Assisted in Prep in the evening for the awake cases (i.e started IVs, completed metal screening forms, contrast forms, obtained vital signs).

• Supervised daily scheduling and task management to ensure efficient operations and optimal patient care.
• Provide conscious sedation for gastrointestinal procedures.
• Administered medication and treatment to patients as ordered by physician, maintained accountability for narcotic count at the end of each shift.
• Interact kindly with patients and loved ones and advocate for patients' needs.
• Provided wound care by cleaning and dressing injuries for optimal healing. and change dressings.
• Document medications administered, treatment and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Interact kindly with patients and loved ones and advocate for patients needs.
• Trained new nurses in care standards and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices and organizational policies.
• Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Coordinated patient care through collaboration with staff, management, and external groups, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standards of care for patients.
• Developed employee relations and recognition programs to foster teamwork and mutual respect, improving workplace morale.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Ordered pharmacy supplies to ensure adequate stock levels for operations. and kept check on inventory levels.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

• Managed nurses and nursing activities in the surgical center by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Supervised and motivated nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and operational performance.
• Provided conscious sedation for all gastrointestinal procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Performed interviews and hired all nurses.
• Implemented disciplinary action based on established protocols.
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted staffing coverage to meet evolving patient needs.
• Monitored infection control programs to maintain a safe environment, effectively preventing disease transmission.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.

• Monitored vitals and assessed patients in recovery room post-surgery to ensure stable recovery.
• Assessed pain levels and administered appropriate medication dosages to enhance patient comfort.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, provided treatment.
• Maintained patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols to promote a secure recovery environment.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IV administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.