Kristen Micucci
West Islip,NY
Summary
Driven, hardworking and skilled nursing professional bringing 10 years of experience and passion for providing exceptional quality of care to patients and families. With a background in Nursing Leadership and Travel Nursing, demonstrating the ability to easily adapt to any situation with experience in structured and unstructured environments, resilient with a strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and coordination of care. Frequently serving as a resource to my team as a quality focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Queens Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- 575 bed, tertiary, level 1 trauma hospital, teaching facility
- Tele 4:1 ratio , Med-Surg 5:1 ratio
- Cardiac monitoring, ECG strip interpretation, arrhythmia identification, treating cardiac irregularities, Afib RVR, CHF, CAD, NSTEMI, MI, cardiac drips, post cardiac catheterization care.
Flex Staff RN
Northwell Health
06.2019 - Current
- 325 bed, tertiary hospital, level 1 trauma, teaching facility
- Tele: 6:1 ratio focusing on pre and post open heart surgeries, CABG, post cardiac catheterization care, high risk PCIs, femoral sheaths, radial band removals, neurovascular checks, temporary pacing wires, PPM insertion, life vest education, pre and post VATs procedures, lobectomy, chest tubes
- ED Hold, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T, 2B, 2G, 4B
Flex Staff RN
Northwell Health
06.2019 - Current
- 738 bed, tertiary hospital, level 1 trauma, teaching facility
- Tele: 4:1 ratio
- Neurosurgery: 4:1 ratio, focusing on CVA monitoring, stroke management and education, patient education, identifying risk factors, detailed neuro exams, NIHS stroke scale, EEG monitoring, epileptic monitoring, syncopal work ups, encephalopathy, seizure precautions
- Medical Oncology: 5:1 ratio, chemotherapy education, chemo precautions, monitoring and treatment of side effects, CLABSI education and prevention, central line care, electrolyte replacement therapy, phlebotomy, blood transfusions, compassionate care, emotional support
- 6T, 3 DSU, 4 Cohen, 8 Monti
Travel RN
Queens Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- 575 bed, tertiary hospital, level 1 trauma, teaching facility
- Signed with Prolink for an adult tele floor with a 4:1 ratio
Travel RN
Straub Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
- 159 bed, community hospital
- Signed with Host Healthcare and Prolink for an adult tele floor with a 4:1 ratio
Travel RN
Mercy Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2020
- 375 bed, community hospital, level 2 trauma
- Signed with Nurses Rx for an adult tele floor with a 6:1 ratio
Travel RN
Pali Momi Medical Center (HPH)
02.2020 - 06.2020
- 118 bed, community hospital, primary stroke center, level 3 trauma
- Signed with Nurses Rx for an adult tele floor with a 4:1 ratio
Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2020
- 321 beds, tertiary hospital, level 3 trauma, teaching hospital
- Signed with Nurses Rx for an adult neuro/telemetry floor with a 3:1 ratio
Travel RN
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03.2019 - 06.2019
- 607 beds, tertiary, level 1 trauma, teaching hospital
- Signed with Medical Solutions for an adult Tele/Medical Surgical floor with a 4:1 ratio
- Focus on pre transplant patients and traumatic injuries, tracheostomies, surgical drains, pain control, phlebotomy, arrhythmias, immunosuppressants, interdisciplinary communication
Travel RN
Baylor Scott & White at Lake Pointe
11.2018 - 02.2019
- 112 bed, community, level 3 trauma
- Signed with American Traveler for an adult Tele Med-Surg floor with 6:1 ratio
- Tele Ortho, post-op spinal fusions and total joint replacements cholecystectomies, laparoscopic appendectomies and gastric sleeves, wound care
Assistant Nurse Manager
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Served as a liaison for hospital administration in absence of senior management
- Managed day to day operations on an acute 36 bedded Medical-Surgical unit, overseeing 60 employees of RNs, PCAs and unit clerks with a focus on maintaining quality outcomes, safety and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in Joint Commission and DOH preparedness with a successful no findings in Title 18 survey- oversaw staff compliance with regulatory and professional standards of care, following hospital policies and infection control practices by reinforcing National Patient Safety Goals and monitoring daily infection control practices through Remote Video Auditing
- Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Analyzed and addressed staffing needs for four medicine units based on acuity levels, census and resources
- Coordinated with bed management to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of patients
- Performed daily briefs with staff, monitored time and attendance and counseled employees regarding performance evaluations
- Responsible for disciplinary actions and assisting in conflict management
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring incoming employees
- Investigated and filed reports on incidents and accidents, including an RCA report, reinforced education and skill sets and implemented initiatives to ensure patient safety
- Completed monthly quality audits, reviewed HCAHP scores and identified areas for improvement
- Served as a resource for staff, assisting in both personal and professional development, letters of recommendation
- Assumed responsibility for ongoing education, in-servicing, certification and license requirements for employees
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Medical-Surgical Nursing with 6:1 ratio
- Direct quality care to a diverse culture of patients with a variety of diagnoses specializing in cystic fibrosis, sickle cell crisis, septic shock, COPD, DM, PNA, cellulitis, CHD, ARF, ESRD, TB, scabies, alcohol and drug withdrawal
- Served as charge nurse in absence of management
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Rhode Island
Skills
- Nursing Leadership
- Diabetes Champion
- Skin Care Council
- Pressure Injury Prevention
- Falls champion
- Overseeing Collaborative Care Council
- Leading interdisciplinary rounds
- Developing comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- Expediting transfers/discharges
- Prioritizing nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
- Managing rapidly changing conditions
- CIWA monitoring and symptom management
- DM education and self management, Insulin drips
- PEG tubes, Artificial feedings, Ostomy care and education
- Restraint care, enhanced safety rounds
- Acute hypoxic respiratory failure
- PNA, COPD, Trach care
- Incentive spirometer, Chest PT
- Chest tubes, Pleurex drains
- CKD/ESRD, Sepsis, UTI, IV abx
- Infectious diseases, Isolation precautions and education
- IV insertions, Phlebotomy
- Foley insertion and care, CBI
- Central lines
- CAUTI/CLABSI prevention
- JP drains
- Cellulitis, Wound care
- Pressure injury prevention techniques and education
- FTT, Pain control
- De-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Providing compassionate, empathetic care
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Certification
- ACLS CPR/First Aid
- BLS CPR/First Aid
- NIHS Stroke Scale
- NYS Registered Professional Nurse #707877
- Texas Registered Professional Nurse #954634
- Arizona Registered Professional Nurse #223101
- California Registered Professional Nurse #95184985
- Hawaii Registered Professional Nurse #96788
License
License #707877
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN-BC
Timeline
Staff RN
Queens Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Travel RN
Queens Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Travel RN
Straub Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Travel RN
Mercy Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2020
Travel RN
Pali Momi Medical Center (HPH)
02.2020 - 06.2020
Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2020
Flex Staff RN
Northwell Health
06.2019 - Current
Flex Staff RN
Northwell Health
06.2019 - Current
Travel RN
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03.2019 - 06.2019
Travel RN
Baylor Scott & White at Lake Pointe
11.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Nurse Manager
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
04.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Rhode Island
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