Faith Scalia

• Collaborated with physicians in specialized departments: detox, residential, and mental health to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

● Charge nurse providing direct care to a diversity of mental health patients ranging from children to geriatrics

● Charge nurse on unit staff would report to a change in patients mental health and medical status

● Coordinated with medical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

● Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

● Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.

● Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

● Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

● Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.

● Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

● Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and

monitored responses.

● Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next

course of action.

● Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas

to meet typical patient loads.

● Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational

procedures and safety protocols.

● Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure,

pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

● Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies

● Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and

airway management.

● Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG

readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team

members on changes in stability or acuity.

● Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared

for lab testing.

● Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise

well-coordinated treatment approaches.

● Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to

meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

● Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

● Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

● Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

● Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

● Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

● First Pilot Program for Licensed Practical Nurses to work in a maximum security prison setting in Central New York Area and surrounding areas

● Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to observe needs and deliver care

● Medical team member that assisted in providing healthcare services to an inmate population of approximately 1,500 men each day

● Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment

● Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability

● Delivered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns

● Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations

● Collaborated with registered nurses and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

● Updated patient charts using with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

● Trained new LPNs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

• First Pilot Program for Licensed Practical Nurses to work in a maximum security prison setting in Central New York Area and surrounding areas
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to observe needs and deliver care
• Medical team member that assisted in providing healthcare services to an inmate population of approximately 1,500 men each day
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Delivered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Collaborated with registered nurses and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Updated patient charts using with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Trained new LPNs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

• First Pilot Program for Licensed Practical Nurses to work in a maximum security prison setting in Central New York Area and surrounding areas
• Medical team member that assisted in providing healthcare services to an inmate population of approximately 1,500 men each day
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to observe needs and deliver care
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Delivered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Collaborated with registered nurses and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Updated patient charts using with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Trained new LPNs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

• Observed patients to determine individual needs and coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, universal aides, and case manager
• Instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees
• Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, and teammate satisfaction
• Supervised staff consisting of universal aides and residential care aides
• Updated electronic patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
• Investigated and reported all incidents per assisted living policies

• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
• Took samples such as urine and feces to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Collaborated with Registered Nurse Supervisor on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
• Delivered oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising Registered Nurse
• Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
• Led Certified Nursing Aides team in delivery of long term care requiring close cooperation among members to share information and develop solutions to meet broad array of deliverables

• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift
• Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patient
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patient, family and physician by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
• Offered listening ear to both patient and loved ones to ensure that emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met
• Implemented individualized care plan for hospice patient while following physician instructions
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
• Observed patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans

• Visited different facilities from day to day based on shortage of staff
• Being keen and prompt due to different facilities' setups, protocols and policies
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's

• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
• Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
• Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that all met compliance regulations
• Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity
• Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
• Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
• Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business
• Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
• Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions

• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery in rehab unit
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
• Ensured efficiency of treatments through monitoring of treatment regiments
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Followed infection control procedures