CAROL ROMANO
BLS, Advance Cardiovascular Life
Exton,PA
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Experienced Clinical Instructor and Didactic Professor with 34 years in nursing and 5 in education. Focused on enhancing student success and patient care through innovative teaching and program development. Committed to creating impactful curricula and lesson plans that promote effective learning and achieve positive outcomes for future healthcare professionals.
Work History
Assistant Professor- Tenure track Faculty
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered lectures in NSG 411 Advanced Medical Surgical Management, enhancing student understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Instructed clinical sessions in NSL 411 Medical Surgical Telemetry, guiding students in hands-on patient care practices.
- FYE large- and small-group lecture.
- School of Nursing
Per diem Night shift Nursing Supervisor
4 Years 1 Month- Prepared shift handover by making staffing decisions and communicating updates to management for entire hospital.
- Scheduled night staff and coordinated workflow to ensure adequate shift coverage and operational continuity.
- Maintained safe and secure environment by monitoring signs of disruptive behavior.
- Prepared everything for following shift, including performing staffing decisions and emails to management for entire hospital.
- Compiled and submitted summary reports to management to provide insights on shift performance.
Registered Nurse
34 Years 8 Months- Provided care for critical care patients in ICU setting
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction while serving as preceptor for new nurses
- Pursued opportunities to educate nursing students in acute care settings
- Maintained current nursing licenses for professional practice.
- Displayed skill highlights relevant to nursing practice in Pennsylvania.
- Certified in Basic Life Support to provide emergency care.
Clinical Skills Lab Instructor
4 Years 6 Months- Delivered progress reports to enhance student development.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximize student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student performance, behavior, and class engagement.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximize student engagement and understanding.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, offering feedback to boost performance.
- Supported development plans to align with new national curriculum standards.
Critical care staff nurse
11 Years 11 Months- Cared for 1-2 critical care patients each shift, ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort.
- Provided care for trauma, cardiothoracic, and pulmonary patients during shifts.
- Collaborated with the education team to train and update staff nurses on current and new policies and procedures.
- Identified and monitored patient deterioration through diligent observations, facilitating timely interventions.
Nursing Supervisor/ Night Shift
4 Years 1 Month- Supervised nursing units in acute care hospital to ensure quality patient care and operational efficiency
- Coordinated staffing for all units for the upcoming shift according to each unit's acuity and staffing needs.
- Managed all administrative needs during the night shift.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
10 Years 6 Months- Administered comprehensive care to critical care patients with diagnoses including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and pulmonary conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and stability.
- Guided and mentored 10 new nurses in ICU care practices, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in high-pressure environments.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Utilized advanced monitoring technologies to assess patient conditions and adjust treatment protocols accordingly.
Step Down Unit- Staff Nurse
3 Years 8 Months- Managed care for patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, brain tumors, and intracranial hematomas in critical care stepdown unit.
- Delivered critical care nursing services in stepdown unit to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Education
DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice
- EBP project completed:
- Utilizing a Virtual Discharge Nurse to Help Decrease Patient Length of Stay and Improve Earlier Discharge Times
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Responsible for the education of Undergraduate Nursing students in Nursing skills for bedside Medical surgical patients, such as Nasogastric Tube insertion and IV medication administration skills
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Coursework in Acute Care Nursing
- Member of Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority
Skills
Employee training
Curriculum development
Assignment monitoring
Course material preparation
Individualized teaching
Clinical research
Interactive lecturing
Student evaluations
Academic support
Academic guidance
Student assessments
Classroom instruction
Evidence-based practice
Accomplishments
- Author of“Bridging theory and practice: Innovative multimodal training for today’s nursing learners in the digital age,” published in Teaching and Learning in Nursing in August, 2026.
- Collaborated with faculty team of seven in the development of Multi-patient simulation with Work place violence component. Working on publishing manuscript.
- Collaborated with full faculty team in the development and simulation of Heparin Run activity. Working on publishing manuscript.
- Part of Mary Kline day planning committee for Fall 2026 event.
- Part of student affairs committee in the Nursing School during Spring 2026 semester and planned for student pinning ceremony.
- Spring 2026- presented current project at the Sigma Research day.
Certification
LICENSES, SKILL HIGHLIGHTS, the State of Pennsylvania, License number RN324253L, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Assistant Professor- Tenure track Faculty
West Chester University
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Per diem Night shift Nursing Supervisor
Main Line Health
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Skills Lab Instructor
West Chester University of PA
01.2021 - 07.2025Read More
Critical care staff nurse
Main Line Health
09.2010 - 08.2022Read More
Nursing Supervisor/ Night Shift
Main Line Health
07.2006 - 08.2010Read More
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Main Line Health
01.1996 - 07.2006Read More
Step Down Unit- Staff Nurse
Hospital University Of Pennsylvania (HUP)
07.1992 - 03.1996Read More
Registered Nurse
BLS, Advance Cardiovascular Life
01.1992 - CurrentRead More
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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West Chester University
Masters of Science from Nursing Education
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West Chester University of PA
DNP from Doctor of Nursing Practice
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