Cheryl (Cheri) Morabito

• Provided in-home nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
• Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting independence and comfort.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses and side effects.
• Trained junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

• Provided direct patient care across multiple units and specialized areas.
• Assisted in medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.

• Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
• Assisted in pre-operative,Intra-operative and Postoperative care. Discharged as per criteria.
• Educated patients on recovery protocols and post-surgery care.

• Operating Room Charge Nurse weekend nights staff Nurse week days.Responsible for running the OR with 13 Operating Rooms. Coordinating, Booking, and collaborating with the the Surgeon as well as Anesthesiologist to schedule surgery,delegating responsibilities to staff in order to expedite surgeries.Always being the Patient advocate,review all paperwork I.e., consent forms,History and Physical,lab work, family teaching if possible as well as making sure all legal forms filled out according to JACO standards. Transport patient to OR room with Anesthesia personnel.During surgical procedures prepare patient for surgery,prep,monitor patient position, and monitor all pertinent equipment. Scrubbed cases as needed.

• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.

Trained and guided student nurses and new employees in clinical settings.