Elizabeth DiGiambattista, MSN, RN
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate individual with over 12 years of experience providing high quality nursing care. Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proud to be applying my years of inpatient bedside and outpatient nursing experience with my advanced education, to work as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Jefferson Endocrine & Diabetes Associates
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Managed care for individuals with complex endocrine disorders, such as thyroid disorder, adrenal insufficiency, osteoporosis, and type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Interpreted laboratory results, including hemoglobin A1c, TSH, free T4, cortisol, PTH, and lipid panels, to guide clinical decision-making.
- Created individualized care plans that made patients' dietary choices and diabetes medication compliance more realistic and achievable.
- Collaborated with diabetic educators, other endocrine providers, dieticians, the pharmacy team, and the family/support system to provide the highest quality care and meaningful encounters.
Clinical Experience
Penn Medicine Cardiac Transplant
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Presented a concise but thorough report during in-patient rounds to the patient's attending physician, cardiac surgeon, and family at the bedside.
- Participated in the formal evaluation process for prospective transplant candidates.
- Gained experience interpreting echocardiograms, right heart catheterizations, endomyocardial biopsies, and transplant labs, and translating it into easy-to-understand verbiage unique to each patient and support team.
- Educated patients and families on transplant expectations, recovery, medication adherence, infection prophylaxis, and lifestyle changes.
Clinical Experience
Clinical Nephrology Associates
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained confidence interpreting BUN/creatinine ratios, GFR, urinalysis, and imaging studies.
- Became proficient at adjusting CRRT and routine hemodialysis machines based on the patient's labs, disease, volume status, and associated symptoms
- Developed effective time management goals to round at multiple inpatient locations, dialysis units, and outpatient HD centers.
- Observed medical procedures in multiple departments to gain clinical experience.
Ambulatory Nurse II
Perelman Center: Heart and Vascular Department
11.2023 - Current
- Review labs and cardiac testing results with the provider to facilitate and ensure there’s no delay in the patient’s actionable plan of care.
- Independently triage and elicit patient symptoms to make sure they receive appropriate care safely and in a timely manner.
- Counsel patients in the clinic and via telephone and portal communications on treatment plans, medication changes, and anticipated side effects.
- Connect patients with clinical, pharmaceutical, and procedural resources to ensure all levels of the multidisciplinary plan of care work together effectively.
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Presbyterian Hospital: Resource Pool
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Traveled to med-surg units, telemetry units, the PACU, and the emergency department.
- Adapted to floating to different units day to day or within one shift
- Prioritized the goals of care depending on pt population, while ensuring time was managed effectively
- Managed the care of patients recovering from traumatic injuries at a Level 1 trauma center.
- Provide care for patients requiring inpatient treatment of Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.s
- Worked strongly as a team member, no matter the location or patient assignment.
- I was comfortable being a leader in clinical emergencies due to my cardiac background.r
Clinical Nurse II
HUP: Cardiac Surgery step-down unit
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Supported patients recovering from valve replacements, coronary artery bypass grafts, aortic aneurysm repairs, LVAD placements, and heart and lung transplants.
- Responsible for precepting new-to-practice, as well as experienced nurses, in a sixteen-week orientation program.
- Proficient at venous blood draws and peripheral IV line placements.
- Analyzed arterial line readings, routine lab collections, and EKG strips.
- Manipulated external pacemaker devices, as well as LVAD equipment, based on the patient's rhythm and hemodynamic status.
- Worked happily alongside members of the treatment team, pharmacy, social work, and the patients' support system to ensure the highest quality care was provided and specialized.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing, Nutrition
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05-2013
Skills
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Detail-oriented in formulating an appropriate plan of care that also aligns with patients' goals
- Prioritizes listening carefully to the patient and family to ensure they have a true understanding of the medical diagnoses, and feel comfortable with the care plan
- Compassionate individual who prioritizes establishing rapport and building patient and family trust throughout the shared decision-making process
- Able to evaluate clinical data effectively, and find appropriate resources or support should questions arise
- Optimizes the progression of care through frequent follow-up with all members of the patient care team
- Seeks out opportunities for new learning experiences, and references institutional policies and evidence-based research often
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Jefferson Endocrine & Diabetes Associates
01.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Experience
Penn Medicine Cardiac Transplant
09.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Experience
Clinical Nephrology Associates
05.2024 - 08.2024
Ambulatory Nurse II
Perelman Center: Heart and Vascular Department
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Presbyterian Hospital: Resource Pool
12.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Nurse II
HUP: Cardiac Surgery step-down unit
08.2015 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing, Nutrition
West Chester University
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