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Maria Giacalone

Jeffersonville,IN

Summary

Skilled Team Registered Nurse from Hosparus Health, adept in symptom management and providing emotional support. Excelled in enhancing patient care through effective collaboration and education, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrates expertise in direct patient care and patient/family education, ensuring dignity and comfort for terminally ill patients and their families.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Registered Nurse

Hosparus Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
  • Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.

Birth Assistant-Registered Nurse

Tree of Life Family Birth Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Assisted midwives in monitoring vital signs of both mother and baby during the birthing process.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2019


  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
08-2018

Diploma - Nursing

Saint Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing
Lafayette, IN
05-2000

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient/Family Education

Timeline

Team Registered Nurse

Hosparus Health
01.2023 - Current

Birth Assistant-Registered Nurse

Tree of Life Family Birth Center
01.2019 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Diploma - Nursing

Saint Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing
Maria Giacalone