CAMERON VULCANO
1270 Latham Drive, Watkinsville ,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 12 years of combined experience in direct patient care infused with leadership. Proficient in all areas of acuity including acute, intermediate and critical care settings with specialization in ASC management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator with respect for all team members. I am seeking a respected facility dedicated to advancing patient outcomes and provide an opportunity for personal growth as a healthcare expert.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- 24 bed IMCU specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgical and Heart Failure patient population including heart transplant, LVAD and valve replacements.
- Coordination with multidisciplinary transplant team for complex cardiac conditions which require continuous inotropic infusions, cardiac monitoring and pre/post operative care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and preceptorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Medical
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided exceptional care on 28 bed medical surgical floor from admission to discharge.
- Strong teamwork/nursing skills led to dayshift slot for contract extension. Awarded "Six South Superstar for the Quarter" for recognition of dedication and hardwork.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Focus on time management, delegation and prioritization of patient needs.
- Flexibility and adaptation to evolving situations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Atrium Health Navicent
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in multiple ICU settings including medical, trauma, neuro and cardiovascular ICU units.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northside Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Completed preceptorship training program to orient new nurses to achieve safe/competent outcomes
- Became CRRT certified and provided care to the most critical lof patients during the COVID pandemic.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Northside Hospital Healthcare System
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed care in the PCU setting from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, interventions, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
- Trained and worked with critical care nurses specializing in COVID 19 patient populations. Accelerated competency leading to direct patient care in the ICU setting as IMCU RN.
- Excelled in adaptation and coordination with multiple medical team members from various units/backgrounds to provide quality patient care in high stress situations.
- Recruited by management to join ICU team during the completion of 82 bed mobile unit in October, 2020 for care of COVID patient population.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gwinnett Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 31 bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Extensive knowledge of medical/surgical trauma patient population.
- Member of Nursing Leadership Committee and served as relief charge nurse.
Clinical Supervisor
Sleep and Sinus Centers of GA, ASC. LLC
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Clinical supervisor in the ambulatory surgical center setting. Extensive experience in pre operative nursing care, circulating nursing care and post anesthesia nursing care. Additional Responsibilities included inventory management, staffing and safety/infection control officer. Applied and obtained AAAHC accreditation status for CMS accreditation. In charge of drills and staff education/ competency completion.
- Provide training and support for current Clinical Supervisor position while actively filling in as pre-op, intra-op and PACU RN on an as needed basis. (active role as of April, 2024).
- ASC specializes in ENT services employing multiple surgeons, PAs, CRNAs, RNs and MAs. Current facility houses 2 operating rooms with 6 Preop/PACU bays.
Medical Assistant
Sleep and Sinus Centers of GA
09.2010 - 08.2015
- Worked with nurses and physicians to perform comprehensive patient assessments and formulate individualized plans of care, including discharge instructions
- Created and maintained safe operating environments and continuously monitored patients during procedures
- Applied infection control techniques to autoclave instruments and sterilize examination and surgical suites
- Patient Education Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and prevention, and chronic disease and wound self-management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA6.2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care in surgical, acute, intermediate and critical care settings with ASC expertise
- Leadership/Management Experience
- Communication and collaboration with Multidisciplinary team
- Safety Drills/ Disaster planning and execution
- Program/Policy development
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Professionalism
- Proficient in Cerner, Epic and Meditek EMR
Certification
BLS Provider : American Heart Association
ACLS Provider: American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Medical
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Atrium Health Navicent
12.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northside Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Northside Hospital Healthcare System
01.2020 - 10.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Sleep and Sinus Centers of GA, ASC. LLC
08.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gwinnett Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Sleep and Sinus Centers of GA
09.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Piedmont College