Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Colleen Bellenghi

Venice

Summary

Skilled Endoscopy Nurse with a background in providing direct and indirect patient care. Experience includes preparing patients for endoscopic procedures, assisting physicians during operations, and monitoring post-operative recovery. Strengths include adept knowledge of infection control standards, strong communication skills, and ability to provide empathetic patient care. Previous roles reflect consistent contribution towards improving patient outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare teams.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy Nurse

Suncoast Endoscopy of Sarasota
Sarasota
09.2018 - Current
  • Performed circulating nurse duties during endoscopic procedures which included assisting the physician, surgical technician, and CRNA in performing EGD, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Performed as endoscopic surgical technician when needed
  • Performed and documented assessments for intra and post procedures
  • Provided professional patient care in PACU
  • Utilized critical thinking and organizational skills

Endoscopy Nurse

Bradenton Surgery Center
Bradenton
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Performed circulating nurse duties during endoscopic procedures which included assisting the physician, surgical technician, and CRNA
  • Fillin as endoscopic surgical tech when necessary
  • Performed professional pre and post care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking and organizational skills to provide professional care

Endoscopy Nurse

Center For Endoscopy
Sarasota
12.2012 - 05.2018
  • Cared for patients in pre-op, PACU, and was a circulator nurse for upper endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and colonoscopy procedures.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills and organizational skills for a fast paced center
  • A member of the QAPI team and performed monthly chart audits for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement. Worked closely with the nurse manager and administrator.
  • Assessment nurse in which close review of medical history was necessary to ensure patients met criteria according to the facilities’ policies and procedures

Field Case Manager

Infinity Home Care
Bradenton
10.2011 - 12.2012
  • Manage patient care from admission to discharge. Implementing a plan of care, patient goals, assessing for discharge or continued care. Providing direct skilled nursing care. Oversee LPN visits, communicating with physicians, involved with interdisciplinary meetings, collaborating with nurses, therapists, and physicians in order to achieve set goals.
  • Knowledgeable in Medicare policies and coverage
  • Worked with case managers from hospitals regarding new referrals
  • Knowledgeable in Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Hospice
  • Familiar with several post hospital facilities in Manatee County
  • Utilized great organization and communication skills
  • Utilized strong assessment skills and able to work independently

PACU Nurse

Intercoastal Surgery Center
Sarasota
04.2007 - 07.2010
  • Cared for patients in post anesthesia following surgery, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy procedures. Needed strong assessment skills to recognize potential complications related to anesthesia and post-surgery care.
  • ACLS certified
  • Arranged home care for patients prior to discharge for those patients requiring home care
  • Strong assessment skills

Enhanced External Counterpulsation Nurse

Health Care America
Bradenton
06.2006 - 04.2007
  • In charge of the EECP program working under a cardiologist for Health Care America. Coordinated and implemented the program, setting up, scheduling, and performing patient treatment. Collaborating with the cardiologist for follow up and treatment effectiveness. In charge of the crash carts weekly, organizing emergency medicine and ordering emergency medications as needed
  • Utilized great organizational skills
  • Worked with Medicare regarding treatment coverage
  • The program ended when the physician left the practice

Home Care Nurse

Intrepid Home Care
Bradenton
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Per diem field nurse in home health. Managed and direct skilled nursing care from admission to discharge. Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, attended interdisciplinary meetings. Established individualized plan of care for each patient. Incorporating the family unit in the plan of care.
  • Developed an understanding of Medicare polices

Staff Nurse

Blake Medical Center
Bradenton
01.1999 - 09.2005
  • Worked in Outpatient Surgery. Pre and post care for surgery, endoscopy procedures, and cardiac procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in IV skills and lab draws
  • ACLS certification
  • Worked in Pre Admission Testing

Staff Nurse

Lankenau Hospital
Wynnwood
08.1990 - 05.1997
  • Staff nurse on various units, specializing in orthopedics, urology, general surgery, cardiac step down, kidney transplants
  • Specialized pre and post kidney transplant care
  • Rotated as charge nurse
  • Worked on Quality Assurance Committee

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05.1993

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05.1990

Skills

  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Patient assessments
  • Infection control
  • EMR documentation
  • Quality assurance
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Patient education
  • Pre-and Post-procedure care

Certification

  • RN 3184802 expires 7/2026
  • BLS and ACLS expires 7/2026

References

  • Dr Brent Murchie, Brent.murchie@fdhs.com, (305)-790-7514, Suncoast Endoscopy of Sarasota
  • Terra, Barber, Terraaggie21@gmail.com, (469)-713-9209, CRNA
  • Michael, Sciara, Mgsciaara31@gmail.com, (347)-484-7263, RN, BSN
  • Dawn, Forrest, dforrestcrna@gmail.com, (941)-302-4135, CRNA

Timeline

Endoscopy Nurse

Bradenton Surgery Center
06.2019 - 08.2022

Endoscopy Nurse

Suncoast Endoscopy of Sarasota
09.2018 - Current

Endoscopy Nurse

Center For Endoscopy
12.2012 - 05.2018

Field Case Manager

Infinity Home Care
10.2011 - 12.2012

PACU Nurse

Intercoastal Surgery Center
04.2007 - 07.2010

Enhanced External Counterpulsation Nurse

Health Care America
06.2006 - 04.2007

Home Care Nurse

Intrepid Home Care
09.2005 - 06.2006

Staff Nurse

Blake Medical Center
01.1999 - 09.2005

Staff Nurse

Lankenau Hospital
08.1990 - 05.1997

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy College

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