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Diana G. Moscarda
Staten Island,NY
Overview
18
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Columbia University Medical CenterNew York, NY
Breast Cancer Research Nurse II
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provides and manages direct care of malignant breast cancer patients enrolled in phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials
- Completes informed consent of research participants and works with PI to spearhead recruitment and outreach initiatives
- Participates in SIV’s and safety calls
- Assesses patient and caregiver (educational) needs about the informed consent process, protocol intervention procedures and its relationship to disease process
- Review each protocol and case prior to enrollment
- Maintains effective participant follow up and documentation across all research protocols including progress note, adverse events reporting, serious adverse events reporting and concomitant medications
- Directly supports healthcare providers and patients throughout the disease treatment and clinical trial process
- Identify patient challenges and intervene by means of through patient education that is professionally personalized and exceptionally communicated
- Assist patients with all appropriate aspects, to limit barriers and improve patient outcomes
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patient safety and compliance standards are achieved
- Efficiently able to work independently and deem appropriate actions and judgment with defined standard operating procedures
Staten Island University HospitalStaten Island, NY
Hospice Nurse
05.2013 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Provide end-of-life nursing care in the home care, nursing home, hospital, and private hospice residence settings
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage, coordinate, and supervise care
- Serve as consultant for in-patient oncology unit, assessing and evaluating patients’ appropriateness for hospice
- Collaborate with physicians to ensure adequate relief of pain, management of symptoms, and the best possible quality of life for terminally ill patients
- Respectfully and empathetically assist patients and their loved ones with their concerns and emotional needs, including bereavement and funeral planning
Staten Island University HospitalStaten Island, NY
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
05.2010 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Treated patients with varied chief complaints in Level I trauma, STEMI, Stroke and Burn Center
- Triaged patients based upon their presentation and medical history
- Coordinated with other members of the health care team to create, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Educated patients and their families on how to manage their illness/injury, as well as providing instruction for follow-up treatment
- Professionalism displayed while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner, exhibiting a strong ability to succeed under pressure
- Recorded all care and patient information concisely, accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
Staten Island University HospitalStaten Island, NY
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
08.2007 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Provided care for medical, surgical and patients by managing medicated infusions, blood and blood product infusions, and IV alimentation
- Monitored patients on continuous ECG, mechanical ventilation, ICP monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring, and interpreted resulting data
- Assisted with placement of tracheotomies, chest tubes, and intracranial catheters, as well as other bedside procedures
- Addressed psychosocial needs of the critically ill patient and their family
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Strong skills in multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, organization, and daily assignments. Ability to offer value and expertise from a strong background in a multitude of nursing specialties.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Education
Saint Vincent's School of NursingStaten Island
Associate Of Applied Science from Nursing
2005 - 2007 (2 education.years_Label)
Wagner CollegeStaten Island
BSN from Nursing Science
2009 - 2012 (3 education.years_Label)
Skills
- Study coordination
- Medical team education
- Consent management
- Sample collection
- Data collection and management
- Protocol development
- History intake
- Subject assessment
- Care plan development
- IV management
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Patient consultation
- Delegation and motivation
- Nursing consultation
- Surgical assistance
- Excellent communication
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Critical thinking
- Patient counseling
- Critical care nursing
- Pain management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing for NY and NJ.
- Oncology Nursing Society
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
- BLS certified.
Accomplishments
- Developed trial-specific patient tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Served and collaborated with a team to create a Columbia University Resiliency Initiative program, which assists staff with coping with feelings of grief and loss when a patient they cared for passes away.
- Initiated, organized, and established an International Evangelical Christian Nonprofit Organization; AWANA at Willow Brook Baptist Church on Staten Island, NY, and served as the Administrative Director from 2023-2024.
- Recipient of the “Expressions of Gratitude” award in 2014 & 2015, recognized with the “Nurse of the Year Award” in 2016, and the “Nursing Excellence Award” in 2017.
- Elected by ED Chair Physicians to represent the ED nursing staff in the “Code Sepsis” Initiative, aimed at faster recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis.
- Chair of ED collaborative care council, an interdisciplinary group aimed at improving departmental processes and patient experience.
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation in 2013 for improving patient experience.
- Honored at the 2010 Employee Recognition Dinner for Patient Satisfaction.
Software
Excel
Power Point
Interests
Strong interest in patient-centered care, ongoing nursing skill development and educational roles.
Affiliations
- I presently work as a Liaison for the Alliance Oncology Nursing Committee (A-ONC) in addition to my role as a Clinical Nurse II for Oncology Research at Columbia University Medical Center.
Timeline
Breast Cancer Research Nurse II
Columbia University Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Staten Island University Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2013
Wagner College
BSN from Nursing Science
2009 - 2012 (3 education.years_Label)
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Staten Island University Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2010
Saint Vincent's School of Nursing
Associate Of Applied Science from Nursing
2005 - 2007 (2 education.years_Label)
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