Gianna Degrezia
Raleigh,NC
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
UNC Rex Cardiology Registered Nurse
Quality Staffing Specialists
Raleigh, NC
08.2026 - Current
- Supported rooming process by preparing patients, completing medication reconciliation, reviewing allergies, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs.
- Assisted with medication refill requests, provided patient education and advice, and communicated results and clinical guidance.
- Completed post-procedure incision checks for pacemaker and ICD placements, assessed healing, and educated patients on site care and follow-up.
WakeMed Pulmonary Registered Nurse
Quality Staffing Specialists
Raleigh, NC
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Performed telephone triage and patient education for patients in outpatient pulmonary specialty clinic, utilizing clinical judgment and established protocols to enhance patient understanding and care.
- Managed medication refills, prior authorizations, and specialty referrals to facilitate timely access to necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with providers to address patient concerns and coordinate care, ensuring accurate documentation of encounters in the EMR.
Triage & Chronic Disease Management Nurse
Oak Street Health
Raleigh, NC
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Conduct telephonic and in-person triage to assess acute symptoms and direct patients to appropriate care options.
- Educate and coordinate care for patients with chronic illnesses, enhancing their understanding and management of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and COPD.
- Manage medication refills, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and continuity of patient care.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and quality initiatives in a value-based care model.
Med-Surg Travel Nurse
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Floated between multiple inpatient units to support staffing needs while adapting quickly to different workflows, policies, and patient care standards.
- Provided safe, patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
Vascular Surgery Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a 1:5 patient assignment caring for complex vascular surgery patients in a high-acuity setting.
- Provided post-operative care, anticoagulation management, wound care, patient education, and culturally competent care; recognized with an Exceptional Patient Care letter from nursing leadership.
Cardiac Step-down Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed a 1:4 patient assignment caring for complex cardiac and medical patients in a high-acuity step-down setting.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, monitored telemetry, administered medications and blood products, and responded to changes in patient condition.
- Precepted newly hired RNs as a Clinical Nurse and received a DAISY Award nomination for exceptional patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2020
Skills
- Epic EMR Proficiency
- Clinical Assessment and Critical Thinking
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Therapeutic Communication and Collaboration
- Cultural Competence and Patient Centered Care
- Adaptability in Diverse Clinical Settings
Certification
- BLS Certification (AHA), active through 2/2028
- Registered Nurse (RN), North Carolina, active
Timeline
UNC Rex Cardiology Registered Nurse
Quality Staffing Specialists
08.2026 - Current
WakeMed Pulmonary Registered Nurse
Quality Staffing Specialists
05.2026 - 08.2026
Triage & Chronic Disease Management Nurse
Oak Street Health
02.2025 - 10.2025
Med-Surg Travel Nurse
Salem Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Vascular Surgery Travel Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
11.2023 - 05.2024
Cardiac Step-down Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Binghamton University