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Davica Massaro

Medford,NJ

Summary

Highly skilled Critical Care Registered Nurse with in-depth experience in diverse critical care settings. Strengths included strong clinical judgment, patient-focused care, and the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments while working calmly under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Clifton Center of Medical Breakthroughs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate superior patient-centered care for critically ill adult patients leveraging advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and collaboration among healthcare professionals
  • Expertise in titrating vasoactive, sedative, inotropic, and paralytic intravenous medications
  • Assisted in various emergency and bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, thoracentesis, intubation, and ECMO cannulation.
  • Skilled in ventilator management, arterial line management, Swan-Ganz catheter management, transvenous pacemaker management.
  • Specialized in mechanical circulation support such as continuous renal replacement therapy, left ventricular assist devices, and Impella
  • Participated in daily rounds with attending physicians discussing progress of assigned patients.
  • Honed knowledge of EKG and ABG, peritoneal dialysis management, and critical thinking

Full time staff nurse - 38 bed unit

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
Camden, NJ
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided exceptional nursing care to patients with multiple comorbidities, high acuity diagnoses, chronic health conditions, rapid irregular rhythms, 48-hour post cardiac and vascular patients.
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care and assistance within fast-paced hospital setting.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess EKG and ABGs, management of COVID-19 infections, and care for OUD patients.
  • Instructed and developed new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
  • Ensured superior patient care while overseeing unit management in charge and resource nurse roles.

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Chester County Hospital
West Chester , PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily patient hygiene and mobility needs.
  • Prepared and maintained patient care equipment for use in the ICU.

Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightStar Care
West Chester, PA
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Educated patients on current medications taken and how to optimize their lifestyle.
  • Facilitated care through home appointments for patients lacking access to public centers.

Student Nurse Extern

Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared operating room by sterilizing instruments and arranging necessary supplies.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for effective patient care delivery.
  • Supported infection control practices to promote a sterile environment in the OR.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Spanish

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05-2023

Skills

  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Medication titration
  • Emergency procedures
  • Rapid response protocols
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Critical care thinking

Affiliations

  • Penn Medicine ICU CLABSI/CAUTI Committee member
  • American Association fo Critical Care Nurses
  • National ranked tennis player
  • Volunteered at nursing homes
  • Private tennis coach

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Nominee x3
  • PSAC Athlete of the year (2021)
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Deans List Fall 2019-Spring 2021
  • Obtained Athletic Scholarship

Certification

  • Registered Nurse: New Jersey Board of Nursing: Multi-State
  • ACLS July 2025 - July 2027
  • BLS September 2023-2025
  • Mental Health First Aider December 2025

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Clifton Center of Medical Breakthroughs
12.2024 - Current

Full time staff nurse - 38 bed unit

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
09.2023 - 11.2024

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Chester County Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Nurse Extern

Lancaster General Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightStar Care
08.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Arts - Spanish

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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