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Jillian Citrino

Collegeville,PA

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse offering highly skilled career professional with more than 25 years of experience in hospitals, advanced practice office-based, and school nursing. Strong background in trauma, and emergency room care at Thomas Jefferson University. Operating room experience with the Rothman Institute at Jefferson University Hospital Physician Care Hospital. Established in plastic surgical nursing as an Advance Practice Register Nurse First Assistant in the operating room, as well as, the surgeon's office. Skilled in Last Word, Epic Post, & Magnus. Operative physician order entry, and writing post op orders with co-signature. Prepare patients for surgery through follow-ups with pre-admission testing, and by returning physician's telephone calls to the patient. Post-operatively managing the patients by discharging them from the hospital, including dressing changes, discharge teaching, medication reconciliation, and scheduling patient for follow up care. Office based nursing for private practice plastic surgeons. Managing heavy daily patient volume, including assessing patient history, implant sizing, managing patient post-operative care, telephone triage, appointment scheduling, patient referral, and office procedures. Proficient in all documentation, record maintenance, and paperwork, which ensures accuracy and patient confidentiality. Call each patient pre-operatively and post-operatively to check on the patient's well-being. Scrubbing and circulating all areas of major, minor, and emergency surgical procedures performed in a hospital environment. Hardworking school nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring, and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute School Nurse

Shipley School
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with diverse student populations, fostering trust in the nurse''s office as a safe space for support and assistance.
  • Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
  • Increased awareness of health issues among students through engaging presentations and educational materials.
  • Contributed to the ongoing professional development of colleagues by sharing best practices and staying current on industry trends.

Registered Nurse

Westtown School
12.2021 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
  • Established strong relationships with parents; communicating about their children''s health needs regularly to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Served as a resource for faculty and staff on health-related issues, providing training sessions on topics such as first aid and allergy management.
  • Supported students with special needs by collaborating with teachers, counselors, and parents to provide individualized care plans.
  • Promoted a culture of wellness within the school by organizing events such as health fairs, workshops, and fitness challenges for both students and staff members alike.
  • Ensured timely medical attention for students by efficiently managing the school clinic and triaging cases.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased accuracy and safety in daily operations.
  • Coordinated school-wide emergency preparedness initiatives including CPR/AED certification classes along with disaster response drills.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members to address complex health conditions requiring specialized care coordination.
  • Provided counseling support for students dealing with emotional issues, substance abuse, or other health-related concerns.
  • Developed policies related to infection control measures which contributed significantly in reducing instances of communicable diseases.
  • Evaluated the efficacy of school health programs by collecting data and presenting findings to administration for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Fostered a safe and healthy learning environment by conducting regular health inspections and addressing potential hazards.
  • Assessed growth patterns of students through annual height, weight, vision, hearing screenings to identify potential concerns early on.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Oversaw health services for the school for over 900 students and faculty.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.

School Nurse

George School
01.2021 - Current
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their well-being.
  • Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors, and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.

Registered School Nurse

Hill School
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
  • Treated students by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to students and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
  • Advocated for student needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with minor procedures
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2021
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.

Substitute Registered Nurse School, Per Diem

Wyndcroft School
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
  • Treated students by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to students and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
  • Advocated for student needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with minor procedures
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool Operating Room

Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.

Registered Staff Operating Room Nurse

Albert Einstein Medical Center
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines
  • Trained staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures
  • Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Jefferson Plastic Surgery
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Two days in the operating room followed by three days of office hours
  • Assisted with body plane closures, wound dressings and the securing of drainage systems
  • Collaborated with physicians to manage patients' recovery, including reviewing vital signs, lab tests and x-ray results
  • Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with patients, physicians and other team members
  • Performed admission evaluations of new patients to obtain basic medical information and reported deviations from normal findings to the attending physician
  • Assisted in performing surgical procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Operating Room Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Holy Redeemer Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
  • Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding patients to address and resolve concerns and ensure high level of nursing care
  • Oversaw treatments, therapies and medication administration according to prescribed methods and protocols
  • Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying the count of all necessary equipment and ensuring the environment met asepsis standards
  • Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors
  • Carried out nursing tasks in the safest possible manner to ensure a high level of care that complied with the organization's procedures and regulations.

Staff Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Hahnemann University Hospital
04.2002 - 04.2003
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
  • Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
  • Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.

Education

Master in Education/ Master in School Health Services - Education

Eastern University
St, Davids, PA
2022

Certified School Nurse - Nursing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
2019

Bachelor of Science: Nursing - Nursing

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2007

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Penn State/ FHSN
Abington, PA
1999

Skills

  • Pa State Requirements for schools
  • Immunization Record Review
  • Health screening
  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Acute Illness Recognition
  • Health Education Promotion
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Injury Treatment
  • Student health assessment
  • Family Education
  • Allergy management
  • Healthcare Coordination
  • Infection control measures
  • Record-Keeping Accuracy
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Infection Control
  • Hearing and Vision Screening
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational capabilities
  • Student needs assessment
  • Scoliosis Screening
  • Epipen Administration
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Emergency care proficiency
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • Emergency Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Medical Screening
  • Program Development
  • Child Health Education
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • Health Program Evaluation
  • First Aid
  • Training staff

Certification

  • Certified School Nurse
  • ACLS Provider
  • PALS Provider
  • BLS Provider
  • Certified Operrating Room Nurse (CNOR)
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
  • Botox an Dermal Filler Provider
  • Borad Exam License, Penn, RN536113, California, 656413, non active

Affiliations

  • National Assocations of School Nurses (NASN)
  • Association of Preoperative Register Nurses (AORN)
  • American Nursing Association (ANA)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Certifcations

Certified School Nurse (CSN)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)

Basic Life Support Provider(BLS) 

Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Botox and Dermal Filler Provider 

Timeline

Substitute School Nurse

Shipley School
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Westtown School
12.2021 - Current

School Nurse

George School
01.2021 - Current

Registered School Nurse

Hill School
09.2019 - 01.2021

Substitute Registered Nurse School, Per Diem

Wyndcroft School
09.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse, Float Pool Operating Room

Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2021

Registered Staff Operating Room Nurse

Albert Einstein Medical Center
01.2008 - 09.2011

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Jefferson Plastic Surgery
01.2005 - 01.2011

Operating Room Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Holy Redeemer Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Hahnemann University Hospital
04.2002 - 04.2003

Staff Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University
01.2002 - 01.2005

Master in Education/ Master in School Health Services - Education

Eastern University

Certified School Nurse - Nursing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science: Nursing - Nursing

Temple University

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Penn State/ FHSN
Jillian Citrino