Daniel Ciccio
Appling,GA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record at WellStar MCG, enhancing patient care quality through effective staff supervision and critical thinking. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant financial and patient satisfaction targets. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and motivational skills, adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving healthcare excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
WellStar MCG
02.2022 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Charge Nurse
WellStar MCG
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
Nurse Manager
University Health Care Systems
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Assistant Nurse Manager
University Health Care Systems
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
07-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2011
Associate of Science - Management
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2008
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Hiring and terminations
- Patient education and advocacy
- Conflict management
- Budget management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical expertise
- Motivational skills
- Corrective action implementation
- Nursing team oversight
- Policy optimization
- Decision-making
- Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)- American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification.
Awards
2013 University Hospital E3 Award
2014 Daisy Award Nominee (two times)
2014 Emerging Nurse Leader Award
2015 Spirit of Nursing Award winner
2015 University Hospital Emerging Nurse Leader
2020 Augusta University Family Choice Award Nominee
2021 Augusta University E3 Award
2022 Daisy Award
2024 Wellstar MCG E3 Award
Timeline
Nurse Manager
WellStar MCG
02.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
WellStar MCG
03.2019 - 02.2022
Nurse Manager
University Health Care Systems
08.2015 - 11.2018
Assistant Nurse Manager
University Health Care Systems
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)- American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification.
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Associate of Science - Management
Augusta Technical College
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