Marisa Petronella
New Hartford
Summary
Registered nurse with 18 years of acute care experience, specializing in telemetry, cardiac step-down, and neuroendovascular nursing. Proven expertise in managing high-acuity neurological patients at a Level I trauma center, delivering evidence-based care and mentoring staff. Strong skills in stroke care, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response, with a focus on staff development and clinical education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
Albany
07.2024 - Current
- Contract nurse providing high-quality care in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center.
- Quickly adapted to unit workflows while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Neuro Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center – Level I Trauma Center
Albany
01.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for high-acuity neurological and neurosurgical patients in a progressive care setting.
- Manage patients with acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, seizures, post-craniotomy, spinal surgery, and other complex neurological conditions.
- Monitored patients through frequent neurological assessments, telemetry, and advanced nursing interventions to ensure prompt identification of changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, fostering adherence to high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Charge Registered Nurse
US Renal Care
Herkimer
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed dialysis access, monitoring patients for treatment complications to ensure safety and effectiveness of care.
- Educated patients on chronic kidney disease and treatment plans, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
- Delivered outpatient hemodialysis treatments.
- Maintained an environment conducive to providing safe quality care within regulatory guidelines.
- Led nursing staff in patient care and treatment plans at dialysis center.
Neuroendovascular Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Specialized in the care of patients undergoing neurointerventional procedures.
- Managed care for acute ischemic stroke and cerebral aneurysm patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated recovery for patients post-thrombectomy, embolization, and cerebral angiography, enhancing patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinated with neurology, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology teams to streamline patient treatment processes.
Clinical Educator / EPIC Credentialed Trainer
Mohawk Valley Health System
New Hartford
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned and delivered orientation and continuing education programs.
- Instructed ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Basic Arrhythmia courses to enhance critical care skills among healthcare professionals.
- Developed competency assessments and educational materials to ensure alignment with current clinical standards and improve learner outcomes.
- Mentored new graduate nurses and experienced staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing clinical competency.
Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
New Hartford
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed complex cardiac patients requiring continuous telemetry.
- Cared for patients with CHF, acute coronary syndrome, dysrhythmias, post-cardiac procedures, and heart failure.
- Performed cardiac rhythm interpretation and emergency response.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
New Hartford
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Ten years of experience providing telemetry and medical-surgical nursing care.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
State University of New York Polytechnical Institute
Utica, NY12-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05-2008
Skills
- Neuro Critical Care
- Stroke Care
- Trauma Care
- EVD & ICP Monitoring
- SEPS management
- Arterial Lines
- Central Lines
- Vasoactive Drips
- Telemetry Interpretation
- Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Cardiac Step-Down
- Neurointerventional Recovery
- Hemodialysis
- Emergency Response
- Patient & Staff Education
- Precepting
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Certified EPIC Trainer
License
Registered Professional Nurse licensed in New York State
License # 605580
Original date of licensure: August 14, 2008
Registered through June 30, 2029
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
US Renal Care
04.2024 - 07.2024
Neuro Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center – Level I Trauma Center
01.2024 - Current
Neuroendovascular Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
01.2020 - 01.2024
Clinical Educator / EPIC Credentialed Trainer
Mohawk Valley Health System
05.2018 - 05.2020
Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
01.2013 - 01.2018
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
01.2008 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
State University of New York Polytechnical Institute
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Mohawk Valley Community College