Lynda Capozzi
Fishkill,NY
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in cardiac procedures at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Proven ability in staff development and mentoring, alongside strong medical ethics. Skilled in blood transfusions and patient monitoring, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Committed to culturally sensitive care and resource allocation, enhancing patient and family support in high-pressure environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- CTOR
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown, NY
09.2023 - Current
- I have acted as a circulator nurse in the CTOR and General OR
- I have performed Charge nurse positions when called on to do so.
- Monitor patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions, and intravenous transfusions to address patient symptoms and underlying causes.
- Helped train and mentor staff that are new to Cardiac operating procedures.
RN- CTOR
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
12.1986 - 08.2023
- I have acted as both a scrub nurse and circulating nurse in the Cardiac and General OR.
- I helped set up the Cardiac OR program at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
- I have performed both the Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse positions when called on to do so.
- Organized OR work and storage areas.
- Devised and taught Inservice programs.
- Monitor patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions as well as intravenous infusions as directed.
- Conducted post-op reviews and tracked implanted devices.
- Trained and mentored new staff on Cardiac procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
Julia L. Butterfield Hospital
Cold Spring, NY
05.1985 - 12.1986
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Performed wound care and assessed healing progress regularly.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursngi
Utica College
Utica, NY05-2013
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1986
Graduation Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Steilacoom Vocational Technical School
Tacoma, WA05-1978
High School Diploma - Academic
John Jay Senior High School
Hopewell Junction, NY06-1976
Skills
- Cardiac Procedures
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Culturally Sensitive
- Strong Medical Ethics
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Family and Patient support
- Resourse Allocation
- ACLS
- PALS
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Excellance in Nursing Award 2002
- Developed and taught a hospital wide inservice on caring for morbidly obese patients
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 1986 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 2000 to present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 2023 to present
- CNOR-CARD certification 1988 to present
Custom
- Skilled seamstress with extensive experience in wedding, prom and special occasion dresses
- Proficient in knitting, cross-stitch and quilting
Timeline
RN- CTOR
Garnet Health Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
RN- CTOR
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
12.1986 - 08.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Julia L. Butterfield Hospital
05.1985 - 12.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursngi
Utica College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Graduation Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Steilacoom Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma - Academic
John Jay Senior High School
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