Cara Scatamacchia
Dynamic Registered Nurse with proven expertise at Anna Jaques Hospital in medication administration and patient assessments. Delivered exceptional patient care, enhancing treatment outcomes through effective collaboration with care teams. Skilled in patient education and counseling, fostering a supportive environment for families during discharge planning. Committed to improving patient safety and satisfaction.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
15 Years 11 Months- Assessed labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum patients to support safe, timely nursing interventions.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status, escalating concerns to ensure prompt clinical response.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and pain management treatments in accordance with obstetric protocols.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans with physicians, anesthesia, and neonatal teams during complex deliveries.
- Educated patients and families on labor progression, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic health records to maintain continuity of care.
- Responded to obstetric emergencies by initiating protocols and supporting rapid stabilization efforts.
- Mentored new nursing staff on LDRP procedures, workflow standards, and patient safety practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Contributed to improved clinical outcomes by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on current trends in obstetric nursing care.
- Improved patient safety by implementing evidence-based practices in infection control and medication administration.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures including cesarean sections, epidural administrations, vacuum extractions, and circumcisions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient loads and acuity levels by effectively prioritizing tasks and adjusting workflows accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Skills
Additional Information
Nominated by the Director of Nursing, Maternal Child Health, Alison Sekelsky, for Boston Globe Nurse of the Year 2026.