Jenn Guerrazzi
Healthcare
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse adept in interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care. Excelled in mentoring staff and enhancing unit cohesion, significantly improving patient care continuity. Demonstrated clinical judgment and ethical practice, becoming a pivotal resource in the hospital setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Tucson Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Nurse Manager Bed Control
Tucson Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Tucson Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols using ASPAN standard of care.
- Promoted a culture of accountability and excellence within the PACU nursing team, leading by example and inspiring others to strive for outstanding patient care.
- Stayed informed about regulatory changes and industry standards, ensuring our department''s compliance with current healthcare guidelines.
- Recruited qualified nursing candidates who contributed positively to our team''s dynamic and brought new perspectives to patient care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices.
- Championed new initiatives aimed at enhancing overall quality of care within the post-anesthesia recovery unit.
- Streamlined PACU operations for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting for the PACU department, ensuring responsible allocation of resources towards improving patient care.
- Improved patient safety by conducting regular audits and addressing potential risks proactively.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the PACU environment.
- Served as a liaison between family members and healthcare providers to facilitate better understanding of patients'' conditions during their time in
- Coordinated schedules, assignments, and workload distribution among nursing staff to maintain optimal workflow in the unit.
- Established open lines of communication between various medical disciplines to promote collaboration in achieving positive patient outcomes after surgery.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Assisted in facilitating the development of a PACU 101 orientation process for New Grad RNs
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
New CastleMaster Science In Nursing Leadership - Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.2007
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Tucson Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager Bed Control
Tucson Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2023
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Tucson Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Master Science In Nursing Leadership - Leadership
Wilmington University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Delaware