Danielle Calabrese
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Passionate Advanced Practicing Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing both pediatric and adult patient care needs, daily assignments, and treatment plans. Focused on offering the best care towards the adult and pediatric population's and their families to deliver high quality patient care. My travel experience has provided me with the skill set to take care of a multitude of chronic and acute conditions in both the geriatric and pediatric fields of nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, CVT, ER Pediatric
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
University Of Virginia
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Adult/Pediatric Nurse, Med Tele, IMC Step Down
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
Travel Nurse Telemetry,Pediatrics
Primetimetravel
03.2022 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Nurse Injector
Ideal Image
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, non-surgical facelifts using PDO threads, hair restoration, and skin rejuvenation using PRP, chemical peels, microneedling, and IV drips
- Consulting with patients in detail regarding various aesthetic options to achieve their desired outcomes.
Clinical Instructor
Rapahannock Community College
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Enhanced teams to offer service to over [Number] regions.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pain Management
Riverside
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA04.2015
Skills
- Caridiac Catheterization Care
- Diltiazem/Amnidoarone Drip
- PRE/POST CABG procedures
- Watchman procedures
- Pre/Post AFibb Ablasion procedures
- Child Welfare Management
- Hearing Screenings
- Pediatric Nursing
- Growth and Development Monitoring
- Newborn Care
- Vision Screening
- Health Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Safety Protocols
- Operational Standards
- Accurate Documentation
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Adult Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Emergency Management Adult/Pediatrics
8 years experience with EPIC
Accomplishments
Awarded the Nurse Nightingale award for outstanding clinical performance out of my graduating class.
Chosen ambassador of ECPI school of nursing to share my story for my passion for taking care of the pediatric population.
Certification
PALS- June, 2024 exp.
ACLS- June, 2024 exp.
BLS- June, 2024 exp.
Additional Information
- Sentara Pediatric Physicians
Preceptor: Dr.Steven Mares
September 2022-January 2023
Total hours: 280
- Hampton Virginia Medical Center- Women's Health
Preceptor: Linda Brandon Jones, MSN, FNP
January 2022-July2022
February 2023-April 2023
Total Hours: 210
- Riverside Center for Internal Medicine
July 2022-September 2022
Preceptor: Nicholas Chuck, PA
Total Hours: 205
- Riverside Internal Medicine Associates of Gloucester
Preceptor: Megan Vocu, MSN, FNP
April 2023,June 2023
Total Hours: 220
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
University Of Virginia
11.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Instructor
Rapahannock Community College
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse Telemetry,Pediatrics
Primetimetravel
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Injector
Ideal Image
07.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, CVT, ER Pediatric
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Adult/Pediatric Nurse, Med Tele, IMC Step Down
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pain Management
Riverside
07.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University