Gina Valvo
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with nearly two years of experience in surgical units, specializing in care for diverse patient populations in step-down and telemetry settings. Skilled in postoperative care, medication administration, and airway management, ensuring patient safety in high-acuity environments. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based care while providing education and support to patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse
Closter Allergy Summit Health
01.2026 - Current
- Administered allergen immunotherapy injections in a high-volume outpatient allergy clinic while following established safety protocols and monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and documented patient responses post-immunotherapy, identifying and escalating signs of allergic or adverse reactions to providers for timely intervention.
- Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate results for mast cell disorder panels, celiac disease testing, and other allergy/immunology-related labs.
- Educated families on pediatric health, wellness, and treatment options.
RN Staff Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care on a high-volume surgical unit with step-down capability, caring for patients requiring close monitoring, including telemetry.
- Specialize in the management of Cardiac step-down patients, including post- EP lab with extensive cardiac histories.
- Managed ENT step-down patients with tracheostomies and airway management needs, addressing post-surgical complications to ensure safe recovery.
- Cardiothoracic surgery recovery
- Cared for diverse patient population, adapting to varied diagnoses while utilizing strong critical-thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and therapists
- Uphold patient safety and quality standards by adhering to hospital protocols, infection control measures, and evidence-based practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University, School of Nursing
Bronx, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01-2020
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac assessment
- Cardiopulmonary support
- Pediatric education
- Adult education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Licensure Certifications
- CPR AND AED certified- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
- The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
- Multistate Licensure (NYS, NJ, CA)
- New Graduate Nurse Residency Completion
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse
Closter Allergy Summit Health
01.2026 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University, School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University