Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Dale Finocchio

North Canton,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Clinical Team Lead

CVS Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

RN Case Manager

CVS Healthcare
11.2013 - 05.2022
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.

Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager

Forum Health
06.1985 - 10.2013
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
  • Used [Software] to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Treated patients by administering medication and performing [Type] procedures.
  • Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of [Number] patients per shift.
  • Encouraged employee participation in redesigning systems and processes to minimize risk of harmful errors.
  • Assessed and assisted in diagnosis of patients in [Type] facility.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
06.1988

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
06.1985

Skills

  • Treatment Preparation
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Operational Standards
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Examination
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Safety Protocols
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • PICC Lines
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Heart Failure
  • Pulmonary Conditions
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering

Accomplishments

  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Timeline

RN Clinical Team Lead - CVS Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager - CVS Healthcare
11.2013 - 05.2022
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager - Forum Health
06.1985 - 10.2013
Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Youngstown State University - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing

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