Maria Iacovelli
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Innovative nursing professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Skilled in team building, onboarding processes, and maintaining JCAHO standards. Committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration and effective training initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
Tryon Medical Partners
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Trained premedical school interns from taking basic vital signs to becoming an integral part of our team.
- Developed training programs educating staff on policies, new and existing equipment to ensure consistent quality of care. Took Vaxcare usage from 48% compliance to 100%.
- Collaborated with leadership,doctors and staff to identify areas of improvement to improve patient outcomes and promote team satisfaction.
- Prepared staff and environment for OSHA compliance. My team set an exemplary example meeting a 98% standard of practice.
PACU Nurse
Charlotte Surgery Center
Charlotte, NC
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions from operating room to recovery area.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and safety awareness.
- Assisted leadership by developing inservices to address issues that arose in the clinical setting such as gossiping and narcotic safety compliance.
- Reviewed Policy and Procedure Manuals, updating as needed.
External Case Management
Kindred Hospital
Greensboro, NC
02.1997 - 01.2002
- Represented LTACH hospital, which I was responsible in developing relationships with referring facilities within a sales territory.
- Created individualized presentations to ICU level providers on the cost effectiveness and increased patient outcomes by transferring long term ICU patients to the specialty hospital.
- Toured and educated families about the services provided by the facility.
- Provided referring facilities with updates about their patients
- Represented hospital at conferences.
- Increased the admission rate of my territory from 1 patient per month to 10.
Clinical Level 4 Nurse
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC
06.1995 - 02.1997
- Hired to assist with opening a vent unit. Entrusted with creating the Policy and Procedure Manual for unit.
- Training staff to provide quality care to Ventilator dependent patients.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding post-discharge care and resources for continued recovery support.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families with life altering conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to implement a functional plan to decrease the incidence of falls. We saw a 40% improvement. I presented our results to JCAHO.
- Prepared team and clinical area for JCAHO inspection.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.1991 - 06.1995
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to rehabilitation protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and health management strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new units, policies, and procedures within the float pool setting.
- Managed care of quadriplegic, paraplegic,TBI and CVA, involving multiple comorbidities, requiring specialized nursing skills and knowledge.
- Coached hospital paraplegic weight lifting team
Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.1987 - 08.1991
- Began as nurse extern and progressed to a clinical level 3 nurse for a comprehensive rehabilitation unit.
- Trained new staff to provide quality individualized care to a complex patient population.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare team, fostering a supportive environment for optimal recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJSkills
- SPICE training
- JCAHO experience
- Coaching and mentoring
- Recordkeeping skills
- Self motivation
- Team building
- New hire on-boarding
- Course development
Certification
- BLS 2025-2027
- SPICE training 2025
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Tryon Medical Partners
10.2018 - Current
PACU Nurse
Charlotte Surgery Center
09.2016 - 08.2018
External Case Management
Kindred Hospital
02.1997 - 01.2002
Clinical Level 4 Nurse
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation
06.1995 - 02.1997
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1991 - 06.1995
Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
05.1987 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey