Joseph Varrone
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse skilled in patient advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record of leading quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care, and fostering team efficiency through coaching and mentoring.
Experienced with critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. Utilizes patient assessment and monitoring to deliver optimal care. Knowledge of advanced life support and acute care protocols.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and implemented timely interventions for critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-discharge care requirements.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment such as ventilators and telemetry monitors in daily operations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions, facilitating prompt action plans.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Administered patient care and medication management in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards across units.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that optimized patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Conducted assessments and triaged patients based on urgency of medical needs.
Registered Nurse
Saint Marys Hospital
Waterbury, CT
06.1990 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, CT
08.1999 - 08.2000
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols for optimal patient comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure seamless transition from surgery to recovery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in PACU.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, increasing efficiency of PACU workflows and patient throughput.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2026
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Ethical practice
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliable and responsible
- Coaching and mentoring
- Nursing staff supervision
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1990-present
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
12.2016 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
08.2013 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2000
Registered Nurse
Saint Marys Hospital
06.1990 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University