Daniel Cafferata, MSN, RN
Master Of Science In Nursing, RN, Bachelor Of Science In Biochemistry
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of critical care best practices and procedures.
- Assessed dynamic patient conditions consistently, adjusting care plans according to evolving needs in real-time situations.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Critical Care Unit and increasing overall hospital performance levels.
- Proactively identified potential complications with early intervention strategies, decreasing morbidity rates among critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings for intubated patients, closely monitoring respiratory status and making adjustments as needed.
Registered Nurse, Transplant PCU
Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Transplant PCU RN, Acute Care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Mesa Community College
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared required lab materials, chemicals, and equipment for Mesa Community College’s general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry lab courses
- Utilized specialty computer software to run scans of chemical compounds using IR and NMR
- Worked alongside professors to ensure students had a smooth transition between lecture and lab
- Aided in the upkeep and adjustment of NMR and IR spectroscopy units
- Served as a liaison between students and professors and helped students with lab-based inquires
- Helped troubleshoot lab-based problems with professors and made on-the-fly adjustments to laboratory materials when required
Anatomy & Physiology ATA
Arizona State University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted a graduate TA during the instruction of their laboratory section
- Prepared lab practicals and human cadavers prior to cadaver-specific laboratory lessons
- Utilized human cadavers for the teaching of axial and appendicular muscular systems
- Assisted students during cow eye and sheep brain dissections
- Proctored lecture exams within the lecture component of BIO 201
Research Technician
Dr. Lara Ferry, Arizona State University
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Marine morphology lab
- CT scan rendering, editing, and analysis
- Utilized OsiriX’s medical imaging software to gain insight into the intricate jaw anatomy of various marine species
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ 05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University,
Tempe, AZ 08.2012 - 05.2016
Community Service
Emergency Department Volunteer, Honor Health (John C. Lincoln) Deer Valley; Phoenix, AZ - 2013-2014
- Aided in the restocking of medical supplies, patient discharge transport, specimen transport, room sanitation, and room preparation
- 4-hour Friday night shifts every week (minus a few) for 1 year
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Transplant PCU
Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing
05.2022 - 08.2023
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Mesa Community College
06.2017 - 05.2022
Anatomy & Physiology ATA
Arizona State University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Research Technician
Dr. Lara Ferry, Arizona State University
06.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University,
08.2012 - 05.2016