DEE GARGIULO
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity cardiac stepdown care and a strong passion for pediatrics. Expertise in managing complex post-operative patients, continuous cardiac monitoring, and swiftly recognizing clinical deterioration enhances the ability to provide exceptional care. Renowned for delivering patient- and family-centered support, offering emotional reassurance during vulnerable moments, and collaborating seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to leveraging critical care skills in a pediatric setting to improve health outcomes and positively impact the lives of children and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Vero Beach, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity nursing care to post-operative cardiac patients in a telemetry stepdown environment
- Directed care for complex surgical cases, ensuring optimal outcomes for CABG, TAVR, VATS, CEA, and free flap patients.
- Administer IV medications, cardiac drips, and post-surgical treatments with precision and safety
- Implement, evaluate, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and lifestyle modifications to support long-term health
- Respond to rapid response situations and emergent changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs to ensure stability and timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
In-Home Nanny
Duncan Family
Vero Beach, Florida
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Nanny a one-year-old and six-year-old from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. about three days a week while the parents attend work.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Implemented daily routines to foster a structured and nurturing environment.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
- Conducted nightly routines including bathing, story-time, and ensuring children are ready for bed.
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities, and playdates.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Family Babysitter
Family Members
Vero Beach, Florida
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided requested childcare supervision on weekends.
- Collaborated with parents to outline rules, expectations, and schedules for childcare.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL04-2027
Skills
- Pediatric & Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- ACLS certified
- Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Empathetic, patient-focused approach to caregiving
- Skilled in creating a warm, supportive, and reassuring atmosphere for children
- Clinical judgment
- Conducting head-to-toe assessments, identifying abnormalities, and documenting findings
- Hands-on experience with direct patient care in a hospital setting, including hygiene assistance, mobility support, and patient comfort measures
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Clinical Experience
- Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Pediatric Floor (January - April 2025)
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River, Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit (August - November 2024)
- Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center (August - November 2024)
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River, Labor and Delivery (January - March 2024)
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River, Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit (January - March 2024)
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River, Medical Surgical Unit (September - November 2023)
- Palm Gardens of Vero Beach, Nursing Home (September - October 2023)
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
08.2025 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Duncan Family
04.2021 - 05.2025
Family Babysitter
Family Members
07.2019 - 12.2023
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Indian River State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College