Hi, I’m
Kali Pensiero
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with twenty years of healthcare experience and strong academic performance. Eager to build upon success in patient care and nursing clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic, empathetic patient care, and team-mindedness. Skilled in managing patient care, coordinating with medical staff, and implementing care plans to ensure positive outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
1
CITI Program
Work History
Saint Mary’s Hospital
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained the comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Offer exceptional service to patients and families.
- Accurately maintain patients’ records and develop a suitable course of action based on patient/family needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support during difficult moments and fostering trust in the care provided.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.
- Provided life-saving interventions for critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and protocols.
OptiCare
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Assistant
08.2011 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Strengthened surgical team performance through active participation in ongoing quality improvement initiatives, such as debriefings, case reviews, and skills training sessions.
- Ensured accurate documentation of surgeries by diligently recording all relevant information in patient records.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous sterilization protocols for all surgical tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
Gotham LASIK
Office Manager, Surgical Technician, and Marketing
09.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings with over thirty optometrists, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
05.2027
University Overview
- Expected Graduation: 05/2027
- GPA: 3.60
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
03.2023
University Overview
- Graduated: 03/2023
- GPA: 3.93
Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeWaterbury, CT
Associate of Science in Nursing from Nursing
05.2021
University Overview
- Majored in nursing.
- Member of NVCC Honors Institute
- Class of 2021 student representative
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Received Renee Rossi Memorial Scholarship.
- Graduated with 3.63 GPA.
Skills
- Critical care unit experience
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Care plan management
- Infection control practices
- IV therapy administration
- Electronic health record management
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Compassionate care
- Evidence-based practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma nursing core course
Certification
- Connecticut registered nurse license: 181428 08/2025
- American Heart Association BLS Certification: X3NEW 03/2025 to 03/2027
- American Heart Association ALS Certification: X3NEXP 03/2025 to 03/2027
- American Nurses Association Membership #:05151143 02/2026
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses Membership #:13317678 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Saint Mary’s Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Assistant
OptiCare
08.2011 - 09.2012
Office Manager, Surgical Technician, and Marketing
Gotham LASIK
09.2007 - 08.2011
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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