CHRISTOPHER CERIO
North Kingstown,RI
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
Cranston, RI
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate nurses and provided feedback on their professional development.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Managed multiple infusion pumps simultaneously while providing care to multiple patients.
- Administered medications through IV line according to physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatments and made recommendations for improvement.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
South County Emergency Room
Wakefield, RI
02.2023 - 06.2024
- ALCS, PALS, BLS
- Charge Nurse
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Registered Nurse
Kent County Emergency Room
05.2022 - 01.2023
- ALCS, PALS, BLS
- Provide direct patient care to a variety of patient populations and levels of illness
- Use of Cerner EMR
Registered Nurse
Hasbro Children's Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Pediatric ICU/ Level 1 Trauma Center
- ALCS, PALS, BLS, APHON, CPN certified
- Provide direct care to critically ill patient population, ages neonate to young adult
- Proficient in: Management of tracheostomy or intubated ventilatordependent patients, Management of chest tubes, Administration of parenteral feeding via PEG tube, NG tube, G- and J-tube and via central access for TPN and IV lipid emulsion therapy, Placing and/or maintaining IV, IO, CVC, atrial lines, Ports and PICC lines, Use of Baxter, PCA and Med-Fusion devices, ISTAT and Glucometers, CRRT, Care and maintenance of EVD's and BOLT's, Use of Epic EMR
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians and resident physicians to provide safe evidence-based quality care
- Pediatric ICU/ Level 1 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse
Carilion Children's Roanoke Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Pediatric ICU / Level 1 Trauma Center
- ALCS, PALS, BLS certified
- Provide direct care to patient population ages neonate to young adult
- Primarily ICU trained, also cross-trained to provide float coverage to level 3 NICU and pediatric med-surg/PCU unit
- Demonstrate competency in role of charge nurse
- Proficient in: Management of tracheostomy or intubated ventilatordependent patients, Management of chest tubes, Administration of parenteral feeding via PEG tube, NG tube, G- and J-tube and via central access for TPN and IV lipid emulsion therapy, Placing and/or maintaining IV, IO, CVC, atrial lines, and PICC lines, Use of Alaris, Plum and Med-Fusion devices, Use of Epic EMR, Care of special patient populations including EVD and shunts in Neurotrauma and febrile neutropenia in Hematology/Oncology, Procedural sedation (upcoming training; May 2020)
- Work closely with Neo/Peds transport team to facilitate interhospital transfer of patients to UVA, Duke, Wake Forest, Shepard Center, and King's Daughter Children's Hospital
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians and resident physicians to provide safe evidence-based quality care
- Student nurse preceptor
- Graduate from CRMH nurse residency program
- Nominated for two Daisy Awards
- Pediatric ICU / Level 1 Trauma Center
Clinical Associate
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Adult PCU
- Cardiac monitor technician/Nursing assistant
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living to include personal hygiene and feeding
- Adult PCU
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Healthcare Specialist (68W20)
- Administered emergency treatment in a field environment as well as clinical facility settings
- Assisted and supervised outpatient care while maintaining clinical notes and files
- Supported Physicians with nursing care of patients including medical examinations and minor surgery of common injuries and diseases
- Proficient in taking and recording vital signs, application and removal of surgical and wound dressings, collection and preparation of specimens for analysis and performed routine admission testing
- Company level supervision of medical readiness tracking and updating
- Accountable for unit medical vehicles, and field medical equipment, as well as company medication expiration tracking
- Organized and ran yearly battalion flu vaccinations for over 1,300 soldiers
- Awarded two Army Commendation medals, the Army Good Conduct medal, the Battalion coin for excellence, the Post Commander Three Star General's coin for excellence
- Attended warrior leader's course and graduated with honors
- Achieved rank of sergeant in less than four years, and was honorably discharged
- Healthcare Specialist (68W20)
Education
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING, BIOLOGY
JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ROANOKE, VA05.2018
Fire Science, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND
WARWICK, RI05.2007
Skills
- Nursing expertise
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Healthcare technology
- Mentoring
- Clinical judgment
References
Available on request
Additional Education
- WARRIOR LEADER COURSE, FORT HOOD, TX, 11/01/12 to 12/31/12, Basic functions of a junior Non-Commission Officer, Essential skills in leadership, training, administration, military history and combat maneuvers
- ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 07/01/10 to 10/31/10, Army Course: 300-68w10, Healthcare Specialist 16 weeks, EMT-Basic training, Combat medical training and triage, MACP- instructors course
- BASIC TRAINING, FORT BENNING, GA, 04/01/10 to 07/31/10, Basic combat skills, Combat life savers course
Affiliations
- Member of CVMA 9-1 vets helping vets
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
South County Emergency Room
02.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Kent County Emergency Room
05.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Hasbro Children's Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Carilion Children's Roanoke Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Associate
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
04.2010 - 04.2014
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING, BIOLOGY
JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Fire Science, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND
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