Gina Zambelli
Hialeah Gardens ,FL
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Adept at providing comprehensive patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and implementing evidence-based practices. Proficient in assessing and evaluating patients, administering medications, and ensuring accurate documentation. Known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and improving patient outcomes through the application of advanced nursing knowledge and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Woodmont Hospital
Tamarac, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Diligently assess and triage patients in a fast-paced emergency room environment, prioritizing care based on acuity level and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and utilize advanced life support techniques to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and timely transfers to appropriate departments, such as intensive care or surgery.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, medical history, and treatment plans in compliance with hospital policies and legal regulations.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families, promoting a calm and comforting environment during times of crisis.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Health Trust
Sunrise, FL
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided specialized nursing care patients in the emergency room, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Conducted thorough assessments on patients with urgent medical needs and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the attending physician, closely monitoring patient responses and reporting any adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients, promoting optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and resuscitation efforts for patients, adhering to established protocols and ensuring a safe and efficient environment.
Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Kendall Regional Hospital
Miami, FL
08.2012 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Home Med Solutions
Miami, FL
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Oversee and administer infusion therapies in patients' homes, ensuring accurate dosing and infusion rates.
- Create individualized care plans, including assessing patients' health status and developing appropriate interventions.
- Educate patients and their families on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists to monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes in electronic medical records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
Case Manager
Total Home Health Services
Hollywood, FL
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in the intensive care unit, implementing and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, cardiologists, and respiratory therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed complex cardiac conditions such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, and post-operative care for cardiac surgeries.
- Administered medications, titrated drips, performed invasive procedures, and operated lifesaving equipment such as ventilators and ECMO machines.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the challenging and high-stress environment of the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, Florida05.2007
Associates in Science in Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida04.2004
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertions
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Patient safety
- Medication administration
Certification
- Adult Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- NIHSS
Accomplishments
Deans List every quarter
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Woodmont Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Health Trust
03.2021 - 09.2024
Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Kendall Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2021
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Home Med Solutions
11.2011 - 08.2012
Case Manager
Total Home Health Services
06.2008 - 09.2010
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Florida International University
Associates in Science in Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College