Courtney Mingrino
CT
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with 14 years of dedicated clinical practice, specializing in acute care and rehabilitation. Committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while recognizing and addressing the whole patient. Skilled in managing medically complex patients, with the ability to adapt in fast-paced, evolving clinical environments. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to drive positive patient outcomes and uphold a patient-centered approach. Proven experience in mentoring and supporting new staff, with a continued focus on professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
2015 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on a 28-bed medical/telemetry unit managing complex acute conditions including COPD and heart failure.
- Continuously monitor and accurately interpret cardiac telemetry, proactively communicating critical changes to providers to ensure timely intervention.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new nursing staff, facilitating onboarding, clinical competency development, and successful transition into practice.
- Function as relief Charge RN, coordinating unit operations, optimizing patient flow, and responding effectively to emergent clinical situations.
- Act as a key clinical resource, promoting adherence to best practices, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain advanced clinical expertise through specialty certifications including CMSRN and ELNEC.
- Recognized for professional growth through advancement to Level II on the clinical ladder.
Registered Nurse
Jerome Home
New Britain, CT
2012 - 2015
- Delivered comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to short-term acute and chronic patients on a 30-bed orthopedic unit with a 1:15 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Managed care for rehabilitation patients with complex comorbidities, including cardiac, renal, respiratory, and GI/GU conditions.
- Collaborated effectively within an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Advocated for patients to ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality care. throughout the treatment and recovery process.
- Served as a clinical liaison between nursing staff and administration during the transition from paper charting to electronic medical records (EMR).
- Partnered with the Nurse Educator to support EMR implementation and train staff across multiple facilities, including Southington Care Center.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Waterbury, CT12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Waterbury, CT05-2009
Skills
Telemetry Monitoring & Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making
Medication Administration & Safety
Precepting & Mentorship
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), 2018–Present
- Registered Nurse License, State of Connecticut (#108755), 2012–Present
- CPR Certification, 2012–Present
- ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) Certification
- Lucille Janatka Award Recipient, 2022
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Registered Nurse
Midstate Medical Center
2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jerome Home
2012 - 2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut