Christopher Gigliotti
Washington Twp,NJ
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a strong emphasis in orthopedics. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA
02.2014 - Current
- Lead Orthopedic Joint Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Center City Campus
- Redesigned and standardized all orthopedic joint discharge paperwork for the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital system comprised of 17 hospitals.
- Preceptor and Mentor to newly onboarded orthopedic Nurse Practitioners.
- Update Adult reconstructive service clinical practice guidelines
- Created and implemented an annual core competency/licensure database across the orthopedic nurse practitioner service to ensure mandatory compliance
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA
05.2002 - 01.2014
- Charge Nurse for a 70 bed unit
- Preceptor and Mentor to new staff members
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate - Adult Gerontology: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA08.2015
Post-Masters Certificate - Adult Gerontology: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ05.2002
Associate of Science -
Gloucester County Community College
Sewell, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Certification No: 2015019918
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Certification No: AG1213021
Memberships
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau-Delta Rho Chapter
- National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
- American Nurses Informatics Association
Professional Committees
- Surgical Site Infection Committee
- Joint Quality Committee
- Epic Order Set/Pathway Committee
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
05.2002 - 01.2014
Post-Masters Certificate - Adult Gerontology: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Post-Masters Certificate - Adult Gerontology: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Science -
Gloucester County Community College
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Certification No: 2015019918
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Certification No: AG1213021
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