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Kerri Bragg-Colichio

Registered Nurse
Ridge,NY

Summary

Registered Nurse with 29 years of experience in the medical field. Enthusiastic teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of bedside and Trauma Nursing.

Work History

Owner/Instructor Coordinator

Health Career Training Center Of Long Island
Coram, New York
2018 - Current
  • Tested students on materials presented in training room and classes to assess grasp of material.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of American Heart Association best practices.
  • Assisted adults in professional development by creating and facilitating training in life saving skills -First Aid -CPR- AED- BLS- ACLS- PALS.
  • Applied various teaching aids to effectively instruct and motivate students utilizing Simulation Manikins, Feedback devices, Computer simulation, Nursing Equipment, Videos, and Textbooks.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning for up to 6 students at a time.
  • Website HCTCLI.com

PACU Registered Nurse

Port Jefferson surgical Center
Port Jefferson Station, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Nurse Educator

Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing
Middle Island, NY
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Worked with "The Audacia Foundation, Inc.", who was working with NYS grants for LTC continuing education, to bring - Dementia with behaviors workshop and an Intravenous Certification course to the Nursing staff.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Kept records of competencies of all employee's, approximately 250, facility wide.
  • Updated entire orientation packet presentation for newly hired employees. Up to 15 employees every two weeks.
  • Filled in as Nursing Supervisor when needed.
  • Maintained good repour with all employee's post orientation. Worked with Nurse staff coordinator to follow new hire CNA, LPN, and RN, while they were working on their respective units. All shifts. 7 days a week

CNA Instructor

Ideal School Of Allied Health Care
Hauppauge, NY
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Oversaw 8 CNA students for 19-week, Saturday class, from 9am to 2 pm. Other students would make up missed class time during the week on the Saturday class. Class size could be as large as 12.
  • Utilized Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-term Care Fourth Edition textbook and workbook. Taught lectures from PowerPoints. U

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, New York
10.2010 - 03.2020
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Suffolk County Community College
Selden
05.1992

Skills

  • AHA instructor for First Aid/BLS/ACLS/ PALS
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Corse Course certified
  • Health Career Training Center Coordinator
  • NYS Career Schools Course 1 Basic Methods of Occupational Instruction Completion
  • Member ANA- American Nurses Association
  • Member ENA - Emergency Nurses Association
  • Managing Simulation Equipment
  • Material Planning and Logistics
  • Presentation Development and Delivery
  • Classroom Management
  • Business leadership
  • QuickBooks Accounting Software
  • Administrative Management
  • POS terminal Operations
  • Finance and accounting oversight
  • Records organization and Management
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

Port Jefferson surgical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Nurse Educator

Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing
11.2021 - 04.2022

CNA Instructor

Ideal School Of Allied Health Care
07.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Charles Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2020

Owner/Instructor Coordinator

Health Career Training Center Of Long Island
2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Suffolk County Community College

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