KATHLEEN VISALLI
Merrimack
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harbor Care Health And Wellness Center
Nashua, NH
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, assessing changes and reporting concerns to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse populations, adjusting communication styles and treatment approaches as needed.
- Provided high-quality care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through regular monitoring and medication management.
- Assisted physicians during examinations procedures by preparing necessary equipment supplies providing direct hands-on assistance when required.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate interventions.
- Contributed clinical expertise input during quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency effectiveness within the primary care setting.
Embedded Care Coordinator, RN
Center for Recovery Management
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Responsible for managing specialty medication orders and providing injections to patients in our clinical setting.
- Patient outreach, education and care coordination
- Developing treatment plans and providing Harm Reduction resources
- Assessing patients and identifying potential health risks.
- Referrals for other specialties.
- Hepatitis C treatment and progress
- Providing compassionate, non-biased care as well as ensuring accurate chart documentation.
Pre-OP/PACU, RN
Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients
- Coordinate with surgeons to develop a plan of care
- Perform assessments and use evidence-based practice to determine patient needs
- Provide patient education, medication management, and wound care
- Monitor vital signs, document patient observations, and communicate observations with team
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
TLC Connections
Burlington, MA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered IV medications and therapies to patients in home settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and infusion techniques for effective self-care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during home infusion therapies.
- Adapted nursing interventions to meet the changing needs of patients throughout the course of their home infusion therapy treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each patient''s individualized plan of care by regularly reviewing progress toward goals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through early identification of complications and appropriate intervention strategies in the home setting.
Emergency Department, RN
St. Joseph’s Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored and managed patient condition
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Room as an RN and prior to this was an ER technician as well as an EMT.
- Developed individualized care plans for patient recovery and facilitate transports to higher level of care when and if needed.
- TNCC, ACLS and PALS obtained.
- Critical care situations of all nature, up to and including life-saving measures, blood transfusions and operative procedures/cardio version, etc.
- Administered medications, dressings, IVs and catheters.
- Patient/Family support and education
ER Technician
Lahey Hospital
Burlington, MA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered emergency care and triage to patients in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained accurate patient records during critical interventions.
- Trained new staff on emergency procedures and hospital protocols to ensure quality care delivery.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced patient throughput and reduced wait times in the ER.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Evaluated equipment functionality and managed supply inventory to maintain operational efficiency in the ER.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions comprehensively, empowering them in their own health management efforts upon leaving the facility.
CNA
Lahey Hospital 6 West
Burlington, MA
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided compassionate care to patients, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for residents.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
EMT-Basic
Cataldo Ambulance
Somerville, MA
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure efficient patient transport and care continuity.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during critical interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine appropriate treatment protocols and response strategies.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to maintain operational readiness for emergency responses.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Middlesex Community College
Lowell01-2019
Skills
- Care Coordination and MAT care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- EMS/Emergency Response
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Organized, efficient and compassionate care
- Prior Authorizations and Pharmacy
- Medication and IV administration
- PALS, BLS, ACLS and TNCC certified during my time in the ER
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
Interests
Literature, Holistic Healthcare and Meditation, Art, Music, Journalism and Research, Travel
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Harbor Care Health And Wellness Center
11.2025 - Current
Embedded Care Coordinator, RN
Center for Recovery Management
03.2023 - 11.2025
Pre-OP/PACU, RN
Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
TLC Connections
05.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Department, RN
St. Joseph’s Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
ER Technician
Lahey Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2020
CNA
Lahey Hospital 6 West
12.2015 - 01.2017
EMT-Basic
Cataldo Ambulance
12.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Middlesex Community College