Claudia De Tommaso

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients in a busy medical-surgical unit.
• Monitor patient conditions, obtain vital signs, and promptly communicate changes to nurses and physicians.
• Assisted in monitoring vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
• Accurately collect and document specimens, observations, and patient information to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
• Mentored newly hired nursing assistants, providing training and ongoing support to foster a skilled and confident team.
• Selected as Unit Coordinator for the Wound Care Council, promoting evidence-based wound prevention and treatment initiatives.
• Supported leadership in preparing unit for Joint Commission inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory and patient safety standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Served as a leader within the Wound Care Council, guiding team initiatives and discussions.
• Demonstrated strong documentation skills by accurately recording patient information and care plans.
• Strong documentation and patient communication skills
• Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding to ensure comfort and hygiene.

Demonstrated proficiency with jp drains, colostomy, ostomy, ileostomy, NJ tubes, Foley catheters, rectal tubes, percutaneous drains, and pig tail drains, accumulated over 5 years of hands-on experience.

• Supported pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription medications accurately, contributing to patient safety and care.
• Guided patients through medication pickup procedures, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
• Maintained inventory, medication organization, and regulatory compliance.
• Executed prescription processing with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Developed a strong understanding of pharmacology, medication safety, and healthcare operations.

• Honors
• President's List
• Dean's List
• Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
• GPA: 4.0/4.0