Jeanne Vitale

• I possess strong critical care experience and currently rotate between the Preoperative and Post- Anesthesia Care Units (PACU), demonstrating versatility and advanced clinical judgement across both settings. I am highly respected by my peers and leadership and I have been honored with multiple prestigious awards in recognition of excellence in nursing practice. Pact. I am well respected in my role and have received several prestigious awards for my nursing practice
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Served as a Preoperative RN in an ambulatory Surgery center through FLEXSTAFF, providing comprehensive pre-surgical care. Responsibilities included conducting full patient admissions, initiating IV access, and assisting with regional nerve blocks. This role was performed in conjunction with my full-time position at Syosset Hospital, enhancing my clinical versatility and experience in outpatient surgical settings. to my full time position at Syosset Hospital.

Registered nurse with over 40 years clinical nursing experience. In the last 3 decades I gained experience leading and managing a high-volume preoperative holding area, providing comprehensive preoperative care including patient admission, documentation, IV insertion, and assistance with regional nerve blocks. I demonstrated expertise in coordinating safe and efficient patient transitions from preop to the operating room in a fast paced high-stakes environment, requiring strong prioritization and multitasking skills. In 2014, I transferred to Syosset Hospital with 130 colleagues as part of a department relocation. Prior clinical experience includes medical-surgical nursing, oncology, surgical intensive care, and postpartum care.

During the COVID-19 pandemic I also served as a Flex-Staff nurse, administering IVIG, infusions and monoclonal antibody infusions. (Bamlanivimab). I am highly skilled in IV insertion and therapy, including access and management of infusaport devices. I am recognized for my strong work ethic, clinical competence, and professional accountability.