LEAH CIPOLLONE
6 Elliot Place, # 3 Peabody,MA
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting, excelling in surgical services and patient care. Proven ability to maintain sterile environments and advocate for patient needs, ensuring safety and comfort. Proficient in electronic health records and committed to multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services- RN II Complex Care
MELROSE WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL
Melrose, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in high-volume surgical settings, supporting 40–60 procedures weekly.
- Assisted surgeons by anticipating needs and ensuring full instrument and supply readiness.
- Maintained sterile OR environments and prepared rooms, contributing to zero surgical-site infections.
- Monitored and documented patient vitals in EHR/RPMS with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, individualized patient care.
General Surgery – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY CARE
Wakefield, MA
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Collected and documented patient vitals and medical histories accurately.
- Assisted physicians during procedures and prepared patients effectively.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Managed and updated electronic health records consistently.
- Maintained clean, fully stocked exam rooms to support efficient patient flow.
Lead Medical Assistant
COMMONWEALTH SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
Stoneham, MA
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted with in-office procedures, maintaining sterile environments and monitoring patients.
- Prepared patients by reviewing medical histories and obtaining vital signs.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and physician instructions.
- Coordinated appointments and managed schedules for multiple providers.
- Trained new medical assistants and upheld office protocols and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
REGIS COLLEGE
Weston, MA 09.2023 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL/REGIS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Medford, MA05.2023
Certification - Medical Assisting
LINCOLN TECHNICAL ALLIED HEALTH
Somerville, MASkills
- Surgical assistance and team support
- Operating room techniques
- Surgical procedures and preparation
- Basic life support and CPR
- Electronic health records management
- Medical documentation and charting
- Infection control practices
- Sterile technique and instrument sterilization
- Wound care management
- Specimen collection and handling
- Injection administration skills
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid and CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Member of National Society of Leadership & Success, 2019
- Class Secretary, Lawrence Memorial Regis College of Nursing
- Penney Richards Scholarship, 2019
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 2023
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 2008
- Basic Life Support (BLS: CPR & AED) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
REGIS COLLEGE
09.2023 - 08.2025
Surgical Services- RN II Complex Care
MELROSE WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL
07.2023 - Current
General Surgery – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY CARE
03.2018 - 06.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
COMMONWEALTH SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
09.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL/REGIS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Certification - Medical Assisting
LINCOLN TECHNICAL ALLIED HEALTH