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Katrina Casciaro

Nurse
Pulaski,NY

Summary

Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Pulaski Urgent Care, excelling in patient care planning and staff training. Recognized for optimizing inventory management and enhancing team efficiency. Committed to compassionate care, fostering professional growth, and implementing effective strategies for complex patient needs. Proven expertise in clinical leadership and disaster planning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Nurse

Pulaski Urgent Care
10.2020 - Current
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining costeffectiveness.
  • Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.

Infectious Disease Nurse

Samaritan Health Services
09.2016 - 10.2020
  • Promoted adherence to isolation precautions when caring for patients with contagious illnesses, protecting both staff and other patients from potential exposure.
  • Monitored antibiotic usage patterns within the unit, helping guide stewardship efforts aimed at minimizing resistance development.
  • Optimized patient flow by efficiently triaging cases and prioritizing those requiring immediate attention from Infectious Disease specialists.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient follow-up care, fostering continuity in disease management strategies.

Head Floor Nurse

Connex Care
07.2010 - 09.2016
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.

Education

RN - Nursing Science

Excelsior College
Albany, NY

LPN - Nursing

Boces
Mexico, NY
12-1996

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Disaster planning
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient care planning
  • Nursing expertise
  • Staff training

Timeline

Head Nurse

Pulaski Urgent Care
10.2020 - Current

Infectious Disease Nurse

Samaritan Health Services
09.2016 - 10.2020

Head Floor Nurse

Connex Care
07.2010 - 09.2016

RN - Nursing Science

Excelsior College

LPN - Nursing

Boces

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