Kristina Piscottano
Somers,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Offering expertise in pediatric specialty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Integrated Health Services
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Maintained accurate records of student immunizations, ensuring compliance with state requirements and school policies.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided emergency care to injured students, effectively assessing situations and administering appropriate treatments.
- Oversaw health services for school of 250 students.
Nurse Consultant
Various Daycare Centers
09.2021 - Current
- Review health and immunization records of approximately 200 students
- Review contents, storage, and plan for maintenance of first aid kits
- Observe indoor and outdoor environments for health and safety
- Observe children's general health
- Review policies, procedures and required documentation for administration of medications
Vaccine Nurse
Community Health Center Vaccination Site
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered Covid-19 vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Hampshire Pediatrics
01.2006 - 04.2021
- Obtaining information regarding patient medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Obtaining vital signs.
- Responding appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients and their families.
- Performing clerical duties, such as insurance verification, scheduling, and referrals.
- Responsible for preparing patients for exams.
- Administering and documenting vaccines.
- Inventory of state supplied vaccines.
- Inventory and ordering clinical and clerical office supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT2020
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Branford Hall Career Institute
Windsor, CT2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Enfield High School
Enfield, CT2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Collection of Patient Information
- Laboratory Procedures
- Newborn care
- Vaccine administration
- Collecting vitals
- Vision screenings
- Well visit procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Injury Treatment
- Scoliosis Screening
- Patient Assessments
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Immunization Record Review
Certification
- Medical Assisting Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Certification
- BCLS Certification
License
Registered Nurse - Connecticut License # 178446
Registered Nurse - Massachusetts License # RN2352428
Timeline
School Nurse
Integrated Health Services
11.2021 - Current
Nurse Consultant
Various Daycare Centers
09.2021 - Current
Vaccine Nurse
Community Health Center Vaccination Site
03.2021 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Hampshire Pediatrics
01.2006 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Branford Hall Career Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Enfield High School
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