Carmella Bertolone
Hilton,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Greece Central School District
2017.10 - Current
- Performs school health related services for 750 students as required by NYS
- Triaged over 60 students per day
- Collaborating with the Medical Director to identify student needs including immunization compliance, acute/chronic conditions, daily medications, public health concerns and care coordination efforts to ensure seamless health and welfare services
- Provide first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and staff
- Dispenses prescription medication and/or treatments as ordered by students' physician and requested by parents
- Performed health screenings for students as mandated by NYS for scoliosis, hearing, and vision
- Maintains and updates cumulative health records
- Records health data and participates in intervention programs for recurring illness and other health concerns
- Provides date for 504/IEP’s
- Prepares necessary health-related reports for students and staff
- Use of ICD Codes
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse Level II
Strong Memorial Hospital
2015.07 - 2017.09
- Providing in-depth ongoing assessments and quality bedside care for patients
- Proficient in admissions and discharge
- Driven by wanting to help and advocate for patients to ensure best possible care
- Continuous assessing, monitoring, recording, and evaluation of patient medical conditions to properly develop and implement patient care plans
- Managed quality care for orthopedic/med surg patients with multiple underlying chronic conditions
- Ongoing communication with patient, family members, and care team to provide high-level patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2015
Liberal Arts, Associate in Science -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Electronic Health Records
- Attention to detail
- Patient Education
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Student Health Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Decision-Making
- Patient Assessment
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Time Management
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse – New York State, 702863
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
Greece Central School District
2017.10 - Current
Registered Nurse Level II
Strong Memorial Hospital
2015.07 - 2017.09
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Liberal Arts, Associate in Science -
Monroe Community College
- RN, Registered Nurse – New York State, 702863
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
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