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Christine Palazzolo

Huntington Station,NY

Summary

Family Practice-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Hematology/Oncology/Family Medicne. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Greenlawn, NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Islip, NY
09.2013 - 04.2020
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Schering-Plough/Hoffman La Roche
Huntington Station, NY
05.1989 - 12.1997
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
  • Increased repeat business using great customer service, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Scheduled appointments with medical professionals to sell specific products.
  • Exceeded sales goals using consultative sales talents and effectively explaining programs and services to generate interest.
  • Provided detailed product presentations to customers on a regular basis to promote products and services.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020

Master of Science - Registered Nurse

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
05.2013

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition

SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05.1985

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Treatment Plan Development

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
05.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2020

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Schering-Plough/Hoffman La Roche
05.1989 - 12.1997

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Master of Science - Registered Nurse

SUNY Farmingdale

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition

SUNY Plattsburgh
Christine Palazzolo