Holly Gandolfo
Boston,MA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 21 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of complex bedside care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Assesses health status, identifies nursing needs and manages care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Medicine
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
11.2001 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05.2001
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Social Perceptiveness
- Clear Patient Communication
- Infection Control Measures
- Disease Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
Recipient of The Genevieve Hope Blaney Scholarship Award of the Gretchen Stone Cook Foundation.
Volunteerism
Providing transportation for veterans to and from VA hospitals and other VA facilities
Affiliations
Member of the Massachusetts Nursing Association
Additional Information
Completed a course on how to place a peripheral IV at Boston College
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Medicine
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
11.2001 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Emmanuel College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
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