Gabriella Schicchi

· Provided administrative, operational, and clinical supervision across 19 units in a 450-bed medical center, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.

· Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to address nursing challenges and improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and hospital-wide safety outcomes.

· Led the design of scheduling systems and staff assignments based on workload, space, and equipment availability to ensure efficient patient flow and staff effectiveness.

· Served as Team Leader and Coordinator for Rapid Response Teams and emergency codes, providing critical oversight and direction during urgent clinical situations.

· Delivered just-in-time and critical care training to nursing staff to enhance response readiness and clinical competence.

· Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, reduce response times, and elevate overall patient outcomes.

· Communicated compassionately with patients and families while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

· Educated patients on hospital services, policies, and procedures to ensure clarity and satisfaction.

· Managed system-wide changes in health care delivery and technology adoption with a continuous focus on patient-centered care and quality improvement.

· Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to nursing staff to enhance clinical skills, professional development, and adherence to best practices; addressed performance issues through constructive feedback and disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain high standards of patient care and compliance.

· Managed a team of 25 nurses in critical care and stepdown units by providing comprehensive clinical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence, resulting in consistently high patient satisfaction and care quality.

· Developed and implemented multi-shift staffing schedules to ensure full unit coverage and optimize workflow efficiency.

· Established and monitored departmental goals and objectives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction scores and overall care delivery.

· Conducted real-time chart audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, identifying opportunities for process improvements and staff education.

· Maintained organized records of facility services and inpatient bed utilization, supporting efficient resource allocation and operational planning.

• A specialty patient care unit, trained for post cardiac catheterization care, postoperative procedures, step down unit for ICU patients
• The majority of admissions included Congestive Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Pneumonia, COPD, and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• IV drips: Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, Heparin
• Non titratable Dobutamine, Dopamine, Cardizem, Milranone, and others
• Preceptor to oncoming RN's
• Responsible for arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, and post-op care
• Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other threatening complications
• Provides excellent bedside manner and educates patient care provider or family with current plan of care
• Frequent charge RN for 42 bed unit.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.