Jennifer Pilato
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Caring and hardworking Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to all of my patients. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Highly organized and proactive employee with great customer service and multitasking skills. My primary goal is to continue to grow and expand in the medical field.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Litchfield Elementary School District
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Oversaw health services for school of 750 students and faculty.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, among others.
- Collaborated with teachers to address diverse learning styles while designing inclusive classroom accommodations for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies or critical incidents at school events or activities outside of normal hours when necessary.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
04.2013 - 06.2024
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and blood products.
- Responded to emergency situations, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, standards of care, and daily tasks.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Charge nurse on unit, distributing assignments to RNs and CNA's, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- BLS/ACLS Certified
Registered Nurse
Life Care of North Glendale
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
LPN/Registered Nurse
Life Stream Inc
05.2000 - 06.2008
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers..
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 28 patients per day.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
Rio Salado College
Associates Degree in Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12.2001
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Glendale, AZ05.1996
Skills
- Patient Monitoring/Medical Screens
- Preventive Healthcare/Patient Care Assessments
- Care Coordination/Decision making
- Oral, Subcutaneous and IV Medication Administration
- IV and Venipuncture
- Gastrostomy Tube Care/Nasogastric Care and Placement
- Infectious Disease Control
- Seizure Management
- Immunization Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Infant CPR Certified/Adult CPR Certified
- Colostomy Care/Foley Catheter Placement
- Alzheimer/Dementia Patient Care
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2000-Present
- Accelerated Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2013-Present
Timeline
School Nurse
Litchfield Elementary School District
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
04.2013 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Life Care of North Glendale
06.2008 - 03.2012
LPN/Registered Nurse
Life Stream Inc
05.2000 - 06.2008
Associates Degree in Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2000-Present
- Accelerated Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2013-Present
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
Rio Salado College
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