Elena Porcaro

• Assumed responsibility for educating nursing staff on hospital policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices, while also facilitating training on essential clinical skills and the safe use of new or updated equipment to promote high-quality, safe patient care.
• Oversaw and facilitated the orientation process for new nurses by coordinating with preceptors to ensure education was comprehensive and aligned with hospital policies.
• Delivered impactful instruction through targeted in-services, hands-on demonstrations, and focused clinical rounding to enhance staff competency.
• Provided consistent, constructive feedback and support to promote confidence, strengthen critical thinking, and encourage professional growth through ongoing education and achieving Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credentialing among nursing staff.

Charge Nurse:

• Assumed responsibilities associated with nurse management, overseeing patient care and safety within the nursing unit.
• Demonstrated effective leadership in hands-on assistance and conflict resolution to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Upheld high standards of professionalism in all aspects of nursing practice, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting ethical principles.
• Prioritized patient safety through meticulous adherence to established policies and procedures.

Preceptorship:

• Provided leadership as a preceptor, guiding and mentoring new nurses through their orientation and training.
• Implemented effective training to ensure comprehensive understanding of protocols and best practices.