Deborah Gagliardo
Mooresville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Atrium Health
16740 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson NC 28036
02.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Charge Nurse on 22 bed unit.
RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
07.1997 - 07.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN
St. Vincent's Medical Center
New York City, NY
07.1993 - 07.2001
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
St. Vincent's School Of Nursing
New York City, NY07-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Atrium Health
02.2018 - Current
RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2007
RN
St. Vincent's Medical Center
07.1993 - 07.2001
Diploma in Nursing -
St. Vincent's School Of Nursing