Deborah Gabriele
Rochester,NY
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Monroe Community College Bookstore
Rochester , NY
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised student clinical activities in various healthcare settings.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss departmental policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of nursing staff members.
- Attended conferences related to nursing education both locally and nationally.
- Advised students regarding academic issues or concerns they may have had during their studies.
- Created course materials such as lesson plans, handouts, and tests.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Presented lectures on medical terminology, pharmacology, pathology, and other relevant topics.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching nursing courses.
- Mentored new instructors on curriculum development and teaching techniques.
- Organized and maintained current records of student progress.
- Conducted clinical evaluations of students in hospital settings.
- Provided instruction on nursing concepts and practices to students in a classroom setting.
- Coordinated continuing education programs for nurses in the local community.
- Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to accreditation standards.
- Evaluated student's competency based upon laboratory simulations and clinical experiences.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation hours.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Assisted in recruitment of students for nursing program per admission policies and procedures, increasing enrollment.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, and student academic progress.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Engaged in student academic advisement to support success of students on campus and beyond.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
RN Home Visitor Nurse Family Partnership
URMC Home Care
Rochester, NY
07.2006 - 07.2022
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
RN
Hill Haven Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
RN
Parkridge Hospital
Rochester , NY
01.1994 - 02.1998
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
RN
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester , NY
01.1989 - 06.1992
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Educated staff regarding evidence-based practice protocols related to pediatric oncology nursing care.
- Managed complex pain control regimens using pharmacological therapies and non-pharmacological modalities.
- Assisted with chemotherapy administration as needed per protocol guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by utilizing appropriate safety measures and equipment operation techniques.
- Provided education and support to families of pediatric oncology patients.
- Performed nursing interventions such as administering medications, wound care treatments, IV therapy, blood draws, injections, and infusions.
- Instructed parents how to administer oral medications or perform home health care tasks such as tube feedings or tracheostomy care.
- Adhered to infection control policies while performing invasive procedures such as central line dressing changes or bone marrow aspirations.
- Documented patient progress notes in the electronic medical record system according to established standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that best met the needs of each patient.
- Initiated palliative care conversations when indicated by patient condition.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss end-of-life decisions when necessary.
- Led group sessions for parents of pediatric oncology patients providing psycho-social support during their child's illness journey.
- Participated in research projects aimed at improving outcomes for pediatric oncology patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Counseled families about coping strategies during stressful times associated with cancer diagnosis or treatment.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs, growth charts, lab values, and other pertinent information.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Provided emotional support and guidance throughout the course of treatment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patient's responses to treatments and interventions, adjusting plans accordingly.
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level IV NICU.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments administered and changes in condition.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Identified potential complications from surgeries or procedures performed on premature infants.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Reviewed discharge instructions with families prior to discharging an infant from the unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Roberts Weselyan University
Rochester NY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05-1987
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Continuing education
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Mentorship
- Time management
- Team building
- Clinical evaluation
- Interventions
- Course content development
- Course design
- Classroom assessment techniques
- Student evaluation
- Teaching material preparation
- Learning strategies
- Student evaluation abilities
- Operating simulation equipment
- Student instruction
- Professional development
- Nursing ethics
- Academic advisement
- Assessment techniques
- Clinical instruction
- Performing physical assessments
- Clinical assignments
- Supervising students
- Evidence-based teaching
- Class monitoring
- Didactic instruction
- Program goals
- Student engagement and advisement
- Educational leadership
- Completing physical assessments
- Teaching strategies
- Managing simulation equipment
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare technology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient safety
- Nursing procedures
- Ethical practice
- Oversee clinicals
- Academic advising
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Monroe Community College Bookstore
08.2022 - Current
RN Home Visitor Nurse Family Partnership
URMC Home Care
07.2006 - 07.2022
RN
Hill Haven Nursing Home
01.2004 - 06.2005
RN
Parkridge Hospital
01.1994 - 02.1998
RN
Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1989 - 06.1992
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Roberts Weselyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University
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