CALAH GAIOLINI
Burlington,VT
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with a passion for patient advocacy, holistic health, and complex chronic disease management. Focused on achieving optimal health outcomes through care coordination and collaboration of interdisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with an emphasis on effective communication and education, while implementing individualized patient care plans. Committed to empowering patients in their health journey, and improving their quality of life by fostering a supportive care environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II, Rheumatology Ambulatory Clinic
UVMMC
Burlington, VT
03.2025 - Current
- Implementation of policies and procedures.
- Training and orienting new team members.
- Telephone triage and assessment, with escalation to the appropriate level of care.
- Nurse visits for medication education and administration, vaccine administration, and opioid medication monitoring.
- Education and management of immunosuppressive medications as patients navigate illness, surgeries, travel, etc.
- Osteoporosis management.
- Management of infusion medication orders for both home and outpatient facilities.
Staff Nurse I, Miller 3 Specialty Surgery
UVMMC
Burlington, VT
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Surgical step-down unit with primary services of cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and urology.
- Interventional cardiology post-procedure care.
- Pertinent unit experience: telemetry, arterial lines, IV meds/drips and titration, central line care/management, NG tube management, chest tube and drain management, and wound care.
- Patient and family education and discharge planning for postoperative care and chronic disease management.
Patient Care Coordinator, Specialty Pharmacy
UVMMC
Burlington, VT
2022 - 2024
- Aid patients in managing their medication regimens, with complex health and social needs.
- Integrated UVMMC's “Meds2Beds” program with the specialty pharmacy, collaborating with both inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology teams to ensure continuity of oral chemo medications during discharge transitions.
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
UVMMC
Burlington, VT
2020 - 2022
- Dispensed medications and provided education/escalated care when necessary.
- Worked with insurance companies and ensured accurate prescription processing.
- Maintained accurate inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2024
Skills
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Telephone assessment and triage
- Patient advocacy and education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
• Registered Nurse,Compact (2024)
• ACLS (2024)
• ELNEC (2024)
• ACLS (2024)
• ELNEC (2024)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse II, Rheumatology Ambulatory Clinic
UVMMC
03.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse I, Miller 3 Specialty Surgery
UVMMC
07.2024 - 03.2025
Patient Care Coordinator, Specialty Pharmacy
UVMMC
2022 - 2024
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
UVMMC
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont