Coralee DiBiase
Falmouth
Summary
Driven registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in patient care, focusing on advanced endoscopy, critical care, and geriatrics. Expertise in task delegation based on patient needs and team capabilities, resulting in high-quality care. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to positive patient outcomes. Leadership and technical proficiency in multidisciplinary environments enhance patient care delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN and Coordinator of Advanced Enscopy
Maine Health
Portland
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated operations for a seven-bed admit and recovery unit with three procedure rooms.
- Managed admissions and recoveries for advanced endoscopy cases under anesthesia.
- Scheduled procedures efficiently for inpatients, outpatients, and operating room activities.
- Assisted physicians during advanced endoscopy procedures including ERCPs, EGDs, EUS, cancer diagnoses, and colonoscopies.
- Oversaw staff breaks and coverage for procedures and admit/recovery areas.
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers.
RN Float Pool
Maine Medical Center
Portland
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Administered and monitored patients during conscious sedation and recovery processes.
- Executed medication administration, wound care, and treatment adjustments across hospital departments.
- Responded to emergency situations, delivering timely support and interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary teams, implementing treatment plans effectively.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Managed various treatment and care interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
RN-Cardiac ICU
Maine Medical Center
Portland
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Monitored and assessed 1-2 critically ill cardiac patients under unstable conditions.
- Executed cardiac hemodynamic monitoring and titrated vasopressors using Vigileo.
- Performed cardiac output evaluations via Swan Ganz catheters to ensure accurate assessments.
- Removed venous and arterial sheaths while monitoring for complications like bleeding or hematoma.
Medical-Surgical RN and Charge Nurse
UCSD Medical Center
La Jolla
10.2005 - 06.2012
- Led a 27-bed medical-surgical unit, coordinating patient care and staff activities.
- Facilitated patient transitions, ensuring appropriate care levels throughout admission and discharge.
- Trained new graduate nurses, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Maintained direct communication among supervisors, physicians, nurses, case management, and patients' families.
- Delivered direct patient care for five post-operative and medical patients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2005
Skills
- Care coordination and patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education and support
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Staff supervision and team leadership
- Acute care expertise
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Critical Care Certified
- ALS and BLS-certified
References
- Andreas Stefan MD-Gastroenterologist 207-807-3732
- Suzi Morin-Advanced Endoscopy Director. 207-735-3868
- Christine Ouelette-Advanced Endoscopy Manager 207-807-1551
Timeline
RN and Coordinator of Advanced Enscopy
Maine Health
09.2018 - Current
RN Float Pool
Maine Medical Center
01.2014 - 09.2018
RN-Cardiac ICU
Maine Medical Center
10.2012 - 01.2014
Medical-Surgical RN and Charge Nurse
UCSD Medical Center
10.2005 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
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