Fiona Palladino
King of Prussia,PA
Summary
Self-motivated, organized, and dependable Registered Nurse with strong professional and leadership background. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and clear vision. Demonstrated excellent time-management, prioritization, and delegation skills by graduating nursing school with honors while at the same time managing the day-to-day operations of a successful business and raising a large family.
Devoted to lifelong learning and eager to develop and apply new skills in the field of maternal and neonatal nursing. Well-versed in professional communication, collaboration, innovative thinking, and motivating and supporting team members. Skilled in working under pressure, managing rapidly evolving situations, and efficiently prioritizing needs and resources to optimize outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Owner Operator
DirectMed
King of Prussia, PA
01.2013 - Current
- Founded and managed an online retail business, growing revenue from $61,000 in the first year to $3.8 million in the third year
- Managed staff and stayed competitive during peak seasons by recruiting and training temporary staff to meet increased sales volume while maintaining the same high standards in quality, selection, and customer satisfaction
- Exceeded annual gross sales goal of $4 million by using market expertise to anticipate trends and leverage flexibility and cash flow to capitalize on growth opportunities
- Continually analyzed operations to identify potential safety risks and inefficient procedures
- Implemented changes to increase accuracy, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profit
- Streamlined inventory management to improve productivity while simultaneously reducing waste and operational costs by 40% by the end of the third year
- Implemented ongoing improvements in efficiency and procurement that raised the company’s profit margins from 11% the first year to over 20% in the third year
- Made all inventory purchase decisions and managed supplier accounts to ensure quality, timeliness, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance
- Coordinated inventory replenishment schedules to minimize out of stock periods and maintain cash flow
Assistant Manager
Children’s Orchard
Hyannis, MA
01.1999 - 08.2002
- Managed retail operations of a children’s clothing boutique
Server
The Regatta of Falmouth
Falmouth, MA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Provided high-end fine dining experiences at a five-star waterfront restaurant on Cape Cod
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Care
Sippewissett, MA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Worked 24 hour shifts to provide full care for a client with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and physical immobility
Banquet Server
The Coonamessett Inn
Falmouth, MA
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Helped set up, coordinate, and run large events such as on-site weddings and receptions that required coordinating with multiple outside vendors, guests, and a very busy kitchen and service bar
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA12.2021
Emergency Medical Technician -
Good Fellowship EMS Training Institute
West Chester, PA12.2017
Liberal Arts
Christendom College
Front Royal, VA1995
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
- Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN)
- Medical Affiliate, NILMDTS Perinatal Bereavement Care
- NIH Stroke Certified
- QPR Suicide Certified
- Therapeutic Communication Techniques
- Emotional Support
- Breastfeeding/Pumping Support
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Prehospital Care
- Emergency Assessment and Stabilization
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Medical Affiliate, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (Perinatal Bereavement Care)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (PA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (PA)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Owner Operator
DirectMed
01.2013 - Current
Assistant Manager
Children’s Orchard
01.1999 - 08.2002
Server
The Regatta of Falmouth
01.1996 - 01.1997
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Care
01.1996 - 01.1997
Banquet Server
The Coonamessett Inn
01.1995 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Emergency Medical Technician -
Good Fellowship EMS Training Institute
Liberal Arts
Christendom College
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