Julia Sanfilippo
Port Jefferson Station,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Environmental Service Aide
St. Charles Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated effectively with other Environmental Service Aides to complete large-scale cleaning projects within tight deadlines.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction through diligent attention to detail in maintaining clean rooms and common areas.
- Completed specialized cleaning projects such as terminal cleanings for isolation rooms or operating room turnovers, adhering to stringent protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Continuously improved personal performance by seeking feedback from supervisors and attending relevant training sessions to enhance knowledge of industry best practices.
- Fostered positive work environment through effective communication with team members and supervisors regarding task assignments and progress updates.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by adhering to strict sanitation protocols for patient care areas.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting schedules due to unexpected changes or emergencies while still completing regular assigned tasks efficiently.
- Ensured proper waste management practices were followed, segregating hazardous materials from general waste streams for safe disposal.
- Exceeded quality standards for room turnover times, facilitating quicker patient admissions and reducing wait times in emergency departments.
- Strengthened adherence to safety guidelines by consistently utilizing personal protective equipment during cleaning tasks.
- Assisted in infection control measures by promptly responding to emergency spills and biohazard incidents.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, facilitating effective collaboration on client goals and support strategies.
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
- Fostered positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in timely manner.
- Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Implemented emergency response protocols effectively during crisis situations to protect safety of both clients and staff members.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care provision.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulations by conducting regular audits of client files and documentation practices.
- Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Chelsea, NY05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
Accomplishments
- Voted Novice Nurse in 2022 by my peers at Southampton Hospital and represented Stony Brook Southampton at the 1199 Union nursing awards.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Environmental Service Aide
St. Charles Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI
02.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
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