Danielle Russo
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
- Compassionate and analytical healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in surgical, clinical, and PCU settings. Certified in CPR and ACLS, skilled in medication administration, patient monitoring, and training nurse assistants. Proven track record of collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients and families to enhance care quality. Expertise in intravenous procedures, vital sign recording, and accurate documentation of patient information.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Tennova Medical Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2026 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in various medical units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and maintained readiness for critical situations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
RN
Summit Medical Group
Knoxville, TN
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients' charts
- Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Critical Care Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide effective care to approx. 4-5 patients per 12-hour shift in the PCU setting utilizing medical knowledge and evidence-based practices in accordance with designed procedures and guidelines
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for clients by coordinating with healthcare professionals to streamline the provision of quality services as per the objectives of the organizations
- Educated patients and families about treatment procedures, disease prevention practices, medication usage, and other processes while staying updated with the latest advancements in the field of nursing
- Respond to medical emergencies promptly, evaluate vital signs, level of consciousness, and any other signs of distress while reporting to medical staff in a timely manner
Critical Care Nurse
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, Florida
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Delivered compassionate healthcare services to approx. 6 patients per 12-hour shift in the ICU stepdown/trauma unit of a high-volume regional HCA hospital while assessing conditions and addressing needs to facilitate optimal care
- Evaluated and interpreted patients' symptoms and collaborated with a team of 10+ physicians and 6+ nurses to promptly communicate relevant findings, enabling accurate diagnosis and effective monitoring of health status
- Performed routine procedures, including blood pressure measurements and administrating injections while recording information in patient's charts and administering medications and adjusting treatment plans as per physicians' orders
- Spearheaded several LPNs and nursing assistants on a regular basis by conducting training sessions and offering ongoing support and guidance to foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and families.
Nursing Student
Various Health Centers
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered fundamental medical care and advanced procedures to 150+ patients in 5 regional health centers, including hospital, surgical, clinical, and ICU settings, to promote positive health outcomes
- Adopted an empathetic approach to assist patients in bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene as well as positioning in bed, standing, and ambulating, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the process
- Offered support and social skills guidance to children with disabilities in daily activities, such as feeding and playful interactions to foster physical well-being and emotional engagement.
- Followed established protocols in monitoring and inserting catheters, dressing wounds, collecting samples for testing, and recording food and fluid intake and output with a keen focus on promoting optimal healing
- Maintained records of patients' health conditions by gathering and recording information, including health histories, medications, test results, and treatment plans, while educating clients about good health habits to encourage self-care
Medical Assistant/ X-Ray Technician
Bay Area Medical
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Established a positive and welcoming environment and greeted patients by demonstrating professional decorum while recording current chief complaints to address concerns in an efficient manner
- Conducted phlebotomy tasks and collected blood specimens for testing by ensuring proper handling and labeling of samples to facilitate precise diagnostic results.
- Executed up to 70%, of procedural tasks by showcasing technical proficiency while maintaining a well-organized and clean environment in nurses' workstations, computer areas, laboratory, and exam rooms
Medical Assistant/ X-Ray Technician
Foot and Ankle Physicians
Clearwater, FL
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Handled comprehensive foot examinations of approx. 100 patients on a weekly basis by conducting thorough assessments, including neurological and reflex testing as well as deploying imaging techniques, such as X-rays
- Deployed a client-centered approach and provided comprehensive education on foot care practices by emphasizing the importance of preventative measures, hygiene, exercises, and self-care
- Utilized tools and equipment in a safe manner by complying with established protocols and guidelines to maintain quality control and avoid any harmful events
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (Associate of Science)
Keiser University
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient and family education
- Medical assisting
- Nursing
- Acute care
- Intramuscular injections
- Monitoring TPN
- Patient charting
- Veterinary technician experience
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- First aid
- Communication skills
- Electronic Health Record
- Hospital experience
- Monitoring tube feeds/PEG tubes/NG tubes
- EMR systems
- Vital signs
- Microsoft Outlook
- RN experience
- Outpatient
- Animal catheterization
- Sanitation
- Urinary catheterizations
- IV infusion
- ICU experience
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Monitoring
- Telemetry administration of blood products
- Computer operation
- Managing allied health teams
- Basic IV
- Phlebotomy
- Critical Care Experience
- Veterinary experience
- Patient care
- CPR
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Driver's License
- AED Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- RN, TN, 12/31/26
Languages
English
Timeline
RN
Tennova Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
RN
Summit Medical Group
02.2024 - 12.2025
Critical Care Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
Critical Care Nurse
Blake Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2023
Nursing Student
Various Health Centers
08.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant/ X-Ray Technician
Bay Area Medical
01.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant/ X-Ray Technician
Foot and Ankle Physicians
01.2013 - 12.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing (Associate of Science)
Keiser University