Mario Viscardi
Nurse Manager
Springfield,NJ
Summary
Organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of New Jersey.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager – Emergency Department
RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Spearhead a team of 65 nurses in a high-pressure environment, ensuring seamless operations and patient care delivery.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance department efficiency, resulting in a decrease in patient wait times.
- Oversee staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage while optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes.
- Led quality improvement projects, resulting in a X% reduction in medical errors and adverse events.
- Acts as a liaison between staff and upper management, advocating for departmental needs and concerns.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
Corporate Float Nurse – Emergency Department
RWJBH System ER Float Nurse
West Orange, NJ
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients across various units within the emergency department, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiently assessed, prioritized, and managed patient needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling diverse medical emergencies, including trauma cases, cardiac events, and respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with departmental protocols and regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the triage process, efficiently determining the acuity level of patients and allocating resources accordingly.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families, promoting understanding of treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Participated in continuous education and training programs to enhance clinical skills and stay updated on best practices and advancements in emergency care.
- Maintained composure and professionalism in high-stress situations, ensuring a calm and reassuring environment for patients and colleagues.
Critical Care Transport Nurse/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
RWJBH Mobile Health Services
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Delivered advanced critical care interventions to patients during interfacility transports via ground ambulance, ensuring safe and efficient transfer between healthcare facilities.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive medications, to stabilize and optimize patient condition during transport.
- Collaborated closely with transport team members, including paramedics and respiratory therapists, to coordinate and execute complex patient transfers, prioritizing patient safety and continuity of care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing patients with diverse critical care needs, including trauma, cardiac, neurologic, and pediatric emergencies, while adhering to established protocols and standards of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and vital signs throughout the transport process, ensuring continuity of care and communication with receiving facilities.
- Acted as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members, providing guidance and support in clinical decision-making and critical care interventions.
- Participated in ongoing education and training to stay abreast of current trends, research, and advancements in critical care transport and emergency medicine.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards for medical transport, including proper equipment maintenance, infection control measures, and adherence to transport protocols.
- Maintained professionalism and composure in high-stress situations, effectively managing patient emergencies and communicating with healthcare providers and receiving facilities to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
Critical Care Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Atlantic Ambulance Corporation
Livingston, NJ
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered advanced critical care interventions to patients during interfacility transports via ground ambulance, ensuring safe and efficient transfer between healthcare facilities.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive medications, to stabilize and optimize patient condition during transport.
- Collaborated closely with transport team members, including paramedics and respiratory therapists, to coordinate and execute complex patient transfers, prioritizing patient safety and continuity of care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing patients with diverse critical care needs, including trauma, cardiac, neurologic, and pediatric emergencies, while adhering to established protocols and standards of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and vital signs throughout the transport process, ensuring continuity of care and communication with receiving facilities.
- Acted as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members, providing guidance and support in clinical decision-making and critical care interventions.
- Participated in ongoing education and training to stay abreast of current trends, research, and advancements in critical care transport and emergency medicine.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards for medical transport, including proper equipment maintenance, infection control measures, and adherence to transport protocols.
- Maintained professionalism and composure in high-stress situations, effectively managing patient emergencies and communicating with healthcare providers and receiving facilities to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
Emergency Room Nurse
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided expert nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies, ensuring prompt assessment, intervention, and stabilization.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including triage, to prioritize care based on acuity level and medical necessity, effectively managing multiple patients simultaneously.
- Administered medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by physicians, following established protocols and medication safety guidelines.
- Proficiently operated and maintained medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, and point-of-care testing devices, to support patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, specialists, paramedics, and ancillary staff, to develop and implement individualized care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions, and facilitating transitions of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities, contributing to the enhancement of patient care processes and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records, adhering to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills and teamwork in high-stress and dynamic environments, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and patient-centered care.
Education
MSN – Organizational Leadership -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
01.2025
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
01.2019
A.A.S, Health Sciences-RN -
BERGEN COUNTY COLLEGE
01.2015
Paramedicine Certificate -
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
01.2003
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Clinical Supervision
- Emergency Management
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Task Delegation
- Critical Thinking
- Department management
- Workload Management
- Conflict Management
- Quality Assurance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- NJ Registered Nurse
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Cardiac Life Support
- AHA BLS CPR
- ENA Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager – Emergency Department
RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Corporate Float Nurse – Emergency Department
RWJBH System ER Float Nurse
08.2022 - 10.2023
Critical Care Transport Nurse/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
RWJBH Mobile Health Services
05.2018 - 08.2022
Critical Care Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Atlantic Ambulance Corporation
03.2017 - 05.2018
Emergency Room Nurse
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2018
MSN – Organizational Leadership -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
A.A.S, Health Sciences-RN -
BERGEN COUNTY COLLEGE
Paramedicine Certificate -
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
- NJ Registered Nurse
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Cardiac Life Support
- AHA BLS CPR
- ENA Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
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