Denise Gardella
Hobe Sound,FL
Summary
Seasoned ,Compassionate Registered Nurse 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. Offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, AMN Heathcare, Cross Country
02.2014 - Current
- Pen Bay Medical Center-Rockland ME.ONC INFUSION 9/25/2023-12/22/2023(Evelyn Fuller NM)
- University Vermont Medical-VASCULAR ACCESS 6/5/2023-9/3/2023(Sarah Moore NM).
- Emory University Hospital-Atlanta GA. PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL UNIT 9/2022-12/16/2022 (John Bourgeois NM)
- Cleveland Clinic-Weston FL. ONC INFUSION 11/1/2021-4/29/2022(Tammy Gonzalez NM)
- Advent Health-Orlando FL. ONC INFUSION 5/3/2021-7/31/2021(Cameron Richardson NM)
- Sovant Health- Danville VA. ONC INFUSION 9/13/2020-12/12/2020.
- UCSD Moore's Cancer Center-San Diego CA. ONC/BMT INFUSION 3/16/20-7/20/20(Rachael Lawrence Director)
- Northside Hospital-Atlanta GA. BMT/ONC INFUSION 11/18/2019-2/22/2020.
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital-Beaufort SC. ONC INFUSION 6/2019-8/31/2019( Joyce Hartshorn NM)
- Martin County Hospital-Stuart FL. INFUSION 1/2019-7/2019( Samantha Lorusso NM)
- Virginia Mason-Seattle WA. ONC INFUSION 7/2018-10/2018 (Minh Ramert NM)
- Shands Hospital- Gainsville FL-BMT INFUSION 2/2018-6/2018{Rachael Lawrence NM)
- Foshay Cancer Center-Jupiter FL. ONC INFUSION 1/2017- 2/2018.
- Levin Cancer Center-Charlotte NC. ONC INFUSION 6/2016-12/2016(Crystall ShullNM)
- Foshay Cancer Center-Jupiter FL. ONC INFUSION 1/2016-5/2016 (Deborah Goldstein NM)
- Levin Cancer Center-Charlotte NC. UROLOGY CLINIC RN 5/2015-1/2016 (Kim Tindall NM)
- Foshay Cancer Center-Jupiter FL. ONC INFUSION 1/2015-4/2015 (Deborah Goldstein NM)
- North County Hospital-Newport VT, ONC INFUSION 8/2014-11/2014(Rose Lemieux NM)
- Shands Hospital-Gainsville FL. BMT INFUSION 5/2014-8/2014( Rachael Lawrence NM)
- Moffitt Cancer Center-Tampa FL. RESEARCH INFUSION 2/2014-4/2014( Bucky Jones NM)
Staff Nurse
UCONN Health Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
02.2009 - 01.2014
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse
State Of Connecticut DDS
11.2003 - 02.2009
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Cared for verbal and non-verbal clients with disabilities
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT06.2008
No Degree - LPN-Nursing
Queststar III
Hudson, NY06.2001
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Nursing Documentation
- Infection Control
- Procedure Assistance
- Multitasking
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed RN FLORIDA Compact -
- BLS, AHA -
- Certified ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certified, ONS - 3/2008
- Certified OCN, NCCN - 2/2014
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, AMN Heathcare, Cross Country
02.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse
UCONN Health Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
02.2009 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse
State Of Connecticut DDS
11.2003 - 02.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
No Degree - LPN-Nursing
Queststar III
- Licensed RN FLORIDA Compact -
- BLS, AHA -
- Certified ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certified, ONS - 3/2008
- Certified OCN, NCCN - 2/2014
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