Dominic Macrina
Aston ,PA
Summary
Dynamic Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Penn Medicine, excelling in patient management and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective medication administration and strong clinical judgment. Committed to improving care coordination and family education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse- preop pacu prn ER float
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2009 - 10.2018
- Administered medications and monitored reactions under Penn Medicine nursing protocols.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in Penn Medicine electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards and followed Penn Medicine safety procedures.
- Managed complex patient assignments, adapting to changing unit priorities and care needs to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses on Penn Medicine workflows, documentation, and bedside practices.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Handled various patient care responsibilities concurrently in a fast-paced environment. while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Evaluated nursing interventions and modified plans based on findings.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans, proactively addressing day-to-day needs for optimal recovery.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
Staff Nurse med telemetry
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided bedside care for Penn Medicine patients on inpatient units.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, and daily living needs.
- Collected vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented care in electronic health records and unit systems.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
Patient Care Technician
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2003 - 12.2006
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care plans based on clinical findings.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient safety and ensure timely care.
- Collected vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored patient safety and implemented fall prevention protocols to reduce risk.
- Communicated patient concerns clearly with nurses and care teams.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers by coordinating with healthcare staff.
- Supported discharge readiness with patient comfort and room preparation.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Prn Emergency room
Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
02.2002 - 08.2004
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during shifts.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans in electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and nursing interventions in charts.
- Delivered bedside nursing care using Penn Medicine clinical standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Pcu cardiac unit-staff nurse
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2020 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated bedside care for Penn Medicine inpatient unit patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses.
- Documented nursing care in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Educated patients and families on recovery instructions.
- Managed admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Maintained infection control and patient safety standards.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered and other treatments provided to patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.
- Acted as a liaison between the unit staff, physicians' offices, outside agencies, and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of services for patients.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding changes in patient status or new orders received from physician offices.
- Developed educational materials related to current topics in clinical practice.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations in emergency situations.
- Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PABachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PASkills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- IV medication administration
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Wound care management
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient examination
- Specimen collection
- Monitoring vital signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient condition monitoring
- Critical care
- Surgical nursing
- Cardiac nursing
- Home health care
- Patient care coordination
- Care coordination
- Patient teaching
- Family teaching
- Intake and discharge
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Nursing care process
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Epic charting
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Medical procedure preparation
- Procedure assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- ACLS certification
- Staff mentorship
- Staff training
- Nursing performance assessment
- ACLS certification
- Epic charting
Accomplishments
Magnet status
Charge nurse
Preceptor
Certification
Phlebotomy
Epic
Work History
10-2003
Education
05/1987,12/2006
Timeline
Pcu cardiac unit-staff nurse
Penn Medicine
05.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse- preop pacu prn ER float
Penn Medicine
03.2009 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse med telemetry
Penn Medicine
01.2007 - 03.2009
Patient Care Technician
Penn Medicine
10.2003 - 12.2006
Prn Emergency room
Bryn Mawr
02.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Lebanon Valley College