Deborah Proscia
Venice,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 10-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Manager
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
10.2023 - Current
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
Interim Nurse in Professional Development ICU/SD
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Onboarding new hires
- 21 Day Review for new hires
- Weekly Progress meetings
- Chart audits
- Input falls, blood & restraints into Tracers
- Attend weekly education meetings
- Attend new hire interviews
- Completed annual RALS for unit
- Heath Stream & KBMA Audit
- Facilitate monthly UPC meetings
- Onboarding new hire for Nurse in Professional Development ICU/SD
Charge Nurse, ICU/SD
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling for oncoming shifts.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count weekly.
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
Westchester Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center
12.2013 - 06.2021
- Assessment and care of adolescent and adult patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
- Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, ARDS, orthopedic injuries, crushing injuries, post-liver and kidney transplant, colorectal surgeries, multi-system organ failure, and septic shock performance.
- ICP monitoring and intracranial drain management, paralytic titration in management of critically ill patient. Normothermia protocol, mechanical ventilator management, tracheostomy management, chest tube management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring (arterial line, CVP, CO, PA), VV ECMO, arrhythmia interpretation, vasoactive drip titration, code management, blood product administration and massive transfusion protocol, CVVHD, enteral and parenteral feedings, colostomy management, pancreatic and other drain management, wound therapy, end-of-life care, and post-operative recovery.
- Charge nurse is also another role that I frequent in Trauma ICU, as well as preceptor of new ICU staff and students.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, School Nurse/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Provide care to school age children. Conduct vision and hearing test, as well as teaching health classes.
- Daily duties also include vital signs, give medicine to students who are on prescription medicines and taking temperature of students who were not feeling well.
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Fire Department, FDNY
08.2001 - 06.2008
- World Trade Center responder 2001
- Worked on stand-by emergency calls such as, MCI's, chemicals spills, hazardous materials scenes, and working fires.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Store Manager
Jerome Florist & Wholesale
03.1993 - 07.2001
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Nursing Administration
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2015
Associate of Science - Associates in Applied Science Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05.2013
Professional Excellence Program (PEP)
Awarded PEP 310.2023
Accountability For Leaders
SMH-Venice10.2023
PG Council Leader Education
SMH-Sarasota10.2023
Preceptor Development Curriculum
SMH-Venice08.2023
Enhancing Performance For Leaders
SMH-Sarasota08.2023
NTI Conference -AACN
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
ANA, Leadership Essentials Matter
04.2023
Charge Nurse Development Class
SMH-Venice 08.2021
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- House Intervention Nurse
- Code Blue Team Member
- Advanced SWAT member
- PCA & Epidural Validator
- UPC Team Member
- Port Access Validator
- Hand Hygiene Coach
- Clinical Policy & Procedures Committee member
Accomplishments
- Pediatic Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Instructor
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Instructor
- Multi-State Registered Nurse
- NIH Certified
- CCRN Certified-In Progress
- PCCN Certified-In Progress
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
- SUNY Orange Dean's List
- Mercy College Dean's List
- Care Champion WCMC
- FDNY Letter of Recognition
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Manager
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
10.2023 - Current
Interim Nurse in Professional Development ICU/SD
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
07.2023 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse, ICU/SD
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
Westchester Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center
12.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, School Nurse/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
11.2013 - 06.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Fire Department, FDNY
08.2001 - 06.2008
Store Manager
Jerome Florist & Wholesale
03.1993 - 07.2001
Master of Science - Masters in Nursing Administration
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Associates in Applied Science Nursing
Orange County Community College
Professional Excellence Program (PEP)
Accountability For Leaders
PG Council Leader Education
Preceptor Development Curriculum
Enhancing Performance For Leaders
NTI Conference -AACN
ANA, Leadership Essentials Matter
Charge Nurse Development Class
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