Kelly A. Giudice
Lake Ariel,PA
Summary
34 Years experience as a Registered Nurse. I graduated 1992 with my AAS in nursing and achieved the award for Academic and Clinical Excellence for my graduating class.
In 2005 I received my BSN graduating top 5% with Honors.
all while raising a family. I began my career at NY Presbyterian Starting the 2nd day after graduation 6/1/1992.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Private Nursing Care in the Home
Chappaqua, New York
01.2019 - Current
- Providing in-home care for an elderly physician, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), facilitating medical doctor visits, delivering 24/7 care, and coordinating services with nurse aides and other registered nursing staff. 2018-present. Westchester County, NY
Registered Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, New York
2019 - Current
- PACU per diem. Also pre-op and ambulatory as needed. Began in 2016 as A traveler and continue on as per diem in this level I trauma center. Current requirements 4 shifts per month minimum.
Registered Nurse
Southampton Hospital
Southampton, NY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- PACU & CCU Recovery room care for post-operative patients, including CCU recovery following cardiac catheterization, observation and medical management of acute myocardial infarction, cardiac ablations, and various other cardiac procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
Valhalla, New York
02.2016 - Current
- PACU Travel RN@ N (Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla NY 10595 2/2016-8/2016. Assessment and Recovery of IPost Anesthesia patients after a variety of procedures.
- Currently Per Diem at WCMC. ICU and PACU. 2018-present.
Registered Nurse
Goodland Regional Medical Center
Goodland, KS
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Critical Access Facility. Pre and Post Operative Recovery in a Critical Access Facility. Admit patient and set up for surgery. Recover patients post-operatively: C-Sections, Opthalmic Surgeries, GI procedures, endoscopic, stabilize others for transport to larger medical centers.
RAPID Response Huffmaster
Allina Health Service-PACU@Phillips Eye Institute
2016 - 2016
- Pre & Post Operative care of patients undergoing surgery for various eye disorders and diseases. Prepped and recovered 70 to 80 patients on a daily basis. Preparation included correctly identifying the eye to be operated on, reviewing all paperwork H&P, Lab work etc., prior to having the procedure. Post Op included insuring the patient was stable enough to be discharged, provided with instructions for proper eye care, and scheduled follow-up appointments.
RN Sales and Inservice Regional Manager
NJR Medical
NY, NY
04.2010 - 01.2015
- Medical Sales & Inservice-would travel to various hospital across the U.S. and inservice respiratory and nursing staff on use of NJR products. Primarily PACU and ICU
Registered Nurse
Hospital for Special Surgery
NY, NY
01.2010 - 01.2015
- 2013 PACU-care of the post operative orthopedic patient. Monitoring and charting VS every 15mins, infusing necessary fluid and blood products to maintain hemodynamic stability, assisting anesthesiologists with nerve blocks, infusing medication via epidural catheters, set up and maintain PCA pumps instructing pt and family regarding the correct use to maintain patient safety. Collaborating with Physical THerapy to get CPM set up. Coordinate with receiving unit for pt transfer when Aldrete criteria met.
- 2010-2013 Infusion Unit – administer IV therapies; blood, blood products, biologics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, etc within the confines of the infusion center. Establishing IV access, maintaining PICC Lines, Ports, etc. ensuring patient safety, continuous monitoring throughout the infusion treatment, educating patient and families.
RN Case Manager
OWCP Federal Government
NY, New York
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Three points of contact working with injured Federal employees. Would meet at workplace, the individuals homes and MD visits to provide any necessary services during the injury and ensure a safe return to work.
Registered Nurse
Bioscrip Infusion Services
Elmsford, NY
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Care and monitoring of the patient at home while receiving IV therapy. Therapy included starting and IV line and infusing Gamma Globulin, Steroid therapy, or antibiotics as needed. Monitored blood pressure and vital signs for any change in condition and would report outcomes to physician as needed.
- Home health infusion company
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
Newburgh, New York
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Emergency Department-ER nurse in a very busy inner city E.D. Critical thinking, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to think quickly are required. IV, phlebotomy, EKG, catheter insertion (NGT, OGT, urinary etc) are necessary skills. Family and patient interaction is crucial while you have families facing emotional and physical crisis.
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
NY, New York
01.1992 - 01.2008
- 1992-Med-Surg: began my career with 2 years as a bedside nurse and also charge nurse on this unit. The vast majority of the patients had your typical ailments affecting most hospitalized patients including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infections and such.
- 1994-Telemetry Unit: monitoring and assessing the patient, their lab values, and looking for change in status during that crucial period after and MI or cardiac issue. Also monitored post cardiac-catheterization patients. Interaction between physicians and family was an important role in this setting where the family needs education regarding the testing and various procedures that may be required.
- 1996-Cardiothoracic ICU: continuous care and monitoring of the post open heart and lung patient; during the critical 48 hr. post surgical period, intra-aortic balloon pump, arterial and Swan Ganz catheters, ventilator assisted, titration of cardiac drips to maintain optimal hemodynamic status.
- 1998-Burn ICU: this position involved taking care of the critically ill adult and pediatric patient following a traumatic burn, smoke inhalation, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning. Wound care of not only burns, but non-healing surgical and other wounds requiring hyperbaric treatments, wound vacs, skin grafts, flaps, etc. Surgical wound care, staple removal, monitoring for compartment syndrome, pulses and venous/arterial circulations. Pulmonary care for the ventilated smoke damaged lungs. Patient and family teaching is extensive for the burn victim due to the nature of the injury which can require lifelong surgeries, physical therapy, and pain management, as well as the emotional toll that these disfigurements can have on an individual.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of The State of New York@New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2005
AAS - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY01.1992
Associate of Science - Accounting
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY01.1986
Skills
- 10 years Burn ICU Cornell Burn Center Adult & Pediatric
- 15 years Cardiac including CTICU, CCU, Telemetry
- Float all ICU - Neuro, medical, surgical, trauma
- 15 years PACU at level I trauma centers down to small critical access facilities
- Many years Visiting nurse in the home care setting Including Private patients as well as agency
- Experienced through HSS infusion center and also Home infusion (both medically necessary and the now common designer "elective" infusions)
Current
Westchester Medical Center 2016 to present PACU. Began as a traveler with AYA and currently per diem since 2019 in PACU. Minimum requirement is 4 shifts per month. Float as needed to pre-op and ambulatory .
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BCLS.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Private Nursing Care in the Home
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southampton Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Goodland Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2016
RN Sales and Inservice Regional Manager
NJR Medical
04.2010 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010 - 01.2015
RN Case Manager
OWCP Federal Government
01.2009 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Bioscrip Infusion Services
01.2008 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Westchester Medical Center
2019 - Current
RAPID Response Huffmaster
Allina Health Service-PACU@Phillips Eye Institute
2016 - 2016
BSN - Nursing
University of The State of New York@New Paltz
AAS - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Orange County Community College