Gina DeMarco

Level I - Level III Trauma Centers

• Managed patient care at various hospitals as a float pool RN.
• Rapid adaptation and flexibility to each new unit and staff policies, while providing care to patients with varying acuity levels.
• Charge Nurse - delegation of patient assignments, coordination with other hospital departments regarding patient care, coordination of patient transfers, and admittance to unit from other hospitals.
• Ensured adherence to clinical guidelines through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Level I Trauma. 15-bed unit with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse ratio.

• Implemented post-surgical care plans, enhancing recovery outcomes for trauma and transplant patients.
• Advocate for patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Flexibility to transition to neurological and medical critical care units (24-bed unit) within the hospital, caring for a diverse patient population, including critically ill oncology patients, end-stage renal and hepatic diseases, and autoimmune and pulmonary disorders.
• Managed complex post-surgical cases, including liver and kidney organ transplants, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Coordinate care for mechanically ventilated patients with other healthcare providers.

• Charge Nurse - managing patient flow, delegating assignments, resource for staff, and medical providers.
• Patient population diverse: trauma activation, respiratory distress with emergent intubation, cardiac alert, sepsis alerts, stroke alerts.
• Lead ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Trainer - providing training to hospital staff on how to properly triage or escalate patients as they arrive at the emergency department.
• Contributed to Unit-Based Practice Council's initiatives.
• Guided new staff on care standards and department policies.
• Developed emergency care strategies, significantly reducing patient wait times, and enhancing care quality.

Level I Trauma. 28-bed unit with Nurse: Patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2

• Care for critically ill patients to include varying disease states – neurological, trauma, surgical, end-stage renal and hepatic disease, organ failure.
• Participated in Magnet certification process.
• Contributed to discussions on practice improvements in unit through Unit Based Practice Council.
• Performed critical ICU patient care with diligence.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, delivering comprehensive care and measurable results.
• Adapted to advanced ICU practices, enhancing patient monitoring and ICP management.

Level I Trauma Center, Level I and II Pediatric Trauma Center

Comprehensive Stroke Center. 68-bed department. Nurse-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4.

• Identified critical needs to escalate care through detailed and rapid triage.
• Member of Unit-Based Practice Council
• Mentored new graduates in the nurse residency program. Contributed to staff trainings and annual reviews of performance.
• Performed conscious sedation monitoring, medication administration and titration, and necessary interventions, ensuring patient safety.
• Adapted treatment plans based on patient condition changes, improving recovery rates.