Heather Cicinelli
Modesto,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in patient triage, medication administration, and emergency response. Committed to providing compassionate care while ensuring patient safety and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto, California
08.2004 - Current
- Triage patients to assess urgency and prioritize care needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educate patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate life-saving measures.
- Support new nursing staff through training and orientation sessions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Identified potential safety hazards or risks associated with treatment plans or procedures.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
RN, Emergency Department
Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, California
07.1997 - 08.2004
- Triage patients to assess urgency and prioritize care needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educate patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate life-saving measures.
- Support new nursing staff through training and orientation sessions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Conducted physical exams on admitted patients prior to treatment.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and completeness prior to documentation in the medical record.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Identified potential safety hazards or risks associated with treatment plans or procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the delivery of patient care services.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Needles Community Hospital
Needles, California
03.1994 - 06.1997
- Administered medications and treatments to medical-surgical patients efficiently.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring equipment was ready and sterile.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and health maintenance practices.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Responded to patient needs and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-1993
Skills
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Leadership skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Trauma recovery
- Seizure management
- IV setup
- Chart updating
- Geriatric treatment
- Mental health nursing
- Lab result interpretation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Pediatric nursing
- Pediatric advanced life support
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- MICN
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
08.2004 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Barstow Community Hospital
07.1997 - 08.2004
RN, Medical-Surgical
Needles Community Hospital
03.1994 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victor Valley College
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