Gianna Placnaica
Utica,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a robust background at Bassett Medical Center, excelling in patient care and team leadership. Expert in intravenous therapy and fostering compassionate environments, I significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives and was recognized as a Magnet Champion. My commitment to healthcare ethics and patient advocacy underscores my professional approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bassett Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Completed a full year of Nurse Residency.
- Completed rotations in Case Management, Respiratory, Emergency Department, and Special Care Unit
- A Magnet Champion advocate to help the hospital achieve Nurse Excellence. A Magnet Champion in a hospital is a key advocate for the Magnet Recognition Program, which is designed to recognize healthcare organizations for their nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. During this we worked to Promote best practices, supporting improvement, engaging with staff and preparing for the Magnet Designation.
- Implemented a skin injury prevention tool for the inpatient surgery unit to decrease pressure injuries.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bassett Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY08-2024
Skills
- Cultural competence
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Condition Monitoring
- Safety Management
- Infection Control
- IV Insertion
- Medical Records Management
- Wound Care
- Quality Improvement
Certification
Nursing License
Basic Life Support
American Nursing Association Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bassett Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bassett Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
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