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Frank Joseph Zappia

West Babylon,New York

Summary

PATIENT-ORIENTED NURSING PROFESSIONAL WITH OVER 3 YEARS OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING QUALITY DIRECT AND INDIRECT PATIENT CARE TO INDIVIDUALS IN HOME HEALTH SETTINGS WITH SOME IN OFFICE/FACILITY EXPERIENCE. SKILLFULLY COMPLETES TASKS AND FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS AND COWORKERS TO DRIVE PATIENT CARE GOALS AND ADVANCE NURSING PHILOSOPHIES.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered Nurse

Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Bayada Home Health Care
02.2022 - 01.2025
  • One-on-one home health care nurse. Collect and document patients’ medical history, current symptoms and vital signs to evaluate and care for current patient conditions. Look for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patients’ condition and deliver necessary care for medical concerns. Coordinate with doctors and RNs to develop care plans for patients. Communicate concerns regarding patients’ status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Pediatric Healthcare of Long Island
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Took vital signs and immunized patients. Logged vitals and immunizations while working alongside other LPNs, MAs, and doctors.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided care for residents within the Skilled Unit (SNF) and Long-Term Care Unit. Administered medication, including IVs. Captured and recorded vital signs. Provided resident care and treatments while monitoring results. Communicate with physicians, NPs, families, and other healthcare professionals. Supervised CNAs.

Education

Associate’s degree - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2023

Certificate - Nursing

Eastern Suffolk Boces - Practical Nursing Program
Brentwood, NY
08.2020

Associate’s degree - Liberal Arts & Science

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Empathetic & Compassionate Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Pediatrics
  • Immunization Administration
  • ADL Assistance
  • Careful Wound Care
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Vital Signs
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting

Certification

  • RN, 2024-09-30 – 2027-09-30
  • LPN (renewed), 2023-11-01 – 2026-12-01
  • BLS Certification, 2023-02-01 – 2025-02-01
  • CPR Certification, 2023-02-01 – 2025-02-01

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2025 - Current

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Bayada Home Health Care
02.2022 - 01.2025

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Pediatric Healthcare of Long Island
05.2021 - 10.2021

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
02.2021 - 05.2021

Certificate - Nursing

Eastern Suffolk Boces - Practical Nursing Program

Associate’s degree - Liberal Arts & Science

Farmingdale State College

Associate’s degree - Nursing

Excelsior College

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