Danielle Calabrese
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over one year of experience providing comprehensive primary care to both pediatric and adult patients, managing up to 28 patients per day in a high-volume clinical setting. Backed by over six years of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, including pediatric and adult acute care in hospital environments and extensive travel nursing across diverse healthcare systems. Skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions, promoting preventive care, and building strong patient-provider relationships. Actively seeking to grow within an urgent care or primary care setting where I can contribute to high-quality care and expand my professional impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Instructor
ECPI University
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics/Adult
Pediatrics at Oyster Point
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
- Evaluated response of patients to interventions by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
- Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner/Weight Loss
Youthful Beginnings
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured safe and effective treatment administration by adhering to strict clinical protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Built strong patient relationships through empathetic communication, active listening, and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced clinic''s online presence by providing valuable skincare tips and information through written content contributions for the website and social media.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on aesthetic procedures, ensuring consistent quality of care across the team.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing personalized skincare consultations and recommending tailored treatment plans.
- Enhanced clinic reputation for quality care by performing various aesthetic procedures, including chemical peels, laser treatments, and injectables.
- Utilized proven behavior modification techniques to help clients establish healthier habits for sustainable weight loss.
- Enhanced client motivation with regular progress check-ins and goal-setting sessions.
- Organized engaging workshops on various health-related topics, promoting continued learning and growth for clients throughout their weight loss journey.
- Trained new weight loss counselors in company protocols, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services across the team.
- Conducted thorough initial assessments to develop comprehensive understanding of each client''s unique circumstances, goals, and challenges.
- Maintained detailed records of each client interaction for accurate tracking of progress over time and seamless collaboration with colleagues when needed.
Adult/Pediatric Nurse, Med Tele, IMC Step Down
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2024
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, CVT, ER Pediatric
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 03.2024
- 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.
Travel Nurse Telemetry,Pediatrics
Primetimetravel
03.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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
Newport News, VA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Newport News, VA12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA06.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA04.2015
Skills
- Child Welfare Management
- Hearing Screenings
- Pediatric Nursing
- Growth and Development Monitoring
- Newborn Care
- Vision Screening
- Health Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Safety Protocols
- Wound Care
- Ear irrigation
- Intermittent Catheters
- Operational Standards
- Accurate Documentation
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Adult/Pediatric Assessment
- Care Planning
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month December 2024, Pediatrics at Oyster Point
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. Currently on Tv networks and billboards for my nursing story.
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
Certification
BLS- June, 2027 exp.
PALS- July, 2025exp.
ACLS- July, 2025 exp.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Instructor
ECPI University
03.2025 - Current
Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner/Weight Loss
Youthful Beginnings
07.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics/Adult
Pediatrics at Oyster Point
12.2023 - 11.2025
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 - 01.2024
Nurse Injector
Ideal Image
07.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, CVT, ER Pediatric
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 03.2024
Adult/Pediatric Nurse, Med Tele, IMC Step Down
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pain Management
Riverside
07.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
ECPI University