Gina Toscano
Centereach,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive NICU and telemetry experience at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Expert in clinical documentation and utilization review, enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven leadership in care coordination and family education, ensuring compliance and optimizing discharge processes for critically ill patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – NICU (Level III)
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for critically ill and premature neonates, supporting determination of medical necessity and appropriate level of care
- Collaborate with neonatology, respiratory therapy, social work, and case management to coordinate care and support timely progression of treatment plans
- Apply evidence-based protocols and clinical guidelines to individualized care planning, aligning with utilization review standards
- Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing patient flow, staffing assignments, and adherence to hospital policies and regulatory requirements
- Perform detailed clinical documentation in EHR, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with institutional and payer standards
- Participate in discharge planning and family education to support safe transitions of care
Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Step-Down Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed care for patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions, utilizing ongoing assessment to guide treatment adjustments
- Reviewed clinical data, lab results, and provider documentation to identify changes in patient status and escalate care as needed
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to optimize patient outcomes and length of stay
- Delivered patient education related to medications, post-discharge care, and follow-up, supporting reduced readmissions
- Maintained thorough and timely documentation to support continuity of care and utilization review processes
Manager / Bartender
Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse / Old Fields
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised and trained staff, enhancing team coordination and performance management
- Resolved customer concerns, improving communication and problem-solving skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL01-2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2020
Skills
- Utilization review
- Clinical review aligned with InterQual
- Case management
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Patient discharge optimization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compliance management
- EHR systems
- Family support education
- Quality assurance strategies
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Awards And Service
- Congressional Award
- AmeriCorps NCCC – Habitat for Humanity
Timeline
Registered Nurse – NICU (Level III)
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Step-Down Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Manager / Bartender
Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse / Old Fields
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College