Mary Brigante
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within multiple specialties.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Catholic Health
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Nursing Supervisor
AMX Healthcare Inc.
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Nursing supervisor at a 80 bed skilled nursing facility
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nursing schedules and staff assignments.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through thorough documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Initiated quality improvement initiatives, resulting in higher standards of patient care and increased efficiency.
GI Pre-op and PACU Nurse
Buffalo Surgery Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during the recovery process.
- Optimized patient flow in the PACU by efficiently managing bed assignments and coordinating discharge planning.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Buffalo General Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols and proper handling of medical equipment.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately monitoring and interpreting cardiac telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent observation of heart rate, rhythm, and blood pressure trends.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care for cardiac patients.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of cardiac conditions by conducting EKG tests and reporting findings to physicians.
- Streamlined processes by maintaining accurate records of telemetry data and patient histories.
- Ensured proper equipment functioning through regular maintenance checks and timely repairs when needed.
- Minimized risks associated with abnormal cardiac events by promptly notifying medical staff of concerning observations.
Hospital Clinical Assistant
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Executive Intern
Buffalo VA Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Plan and create an approach to reduce overstaffing/understaffing of nurses
- Provide calculations including hours of nurses staffed and appropriate nurses per patient ratio.
- Assist in development of an approved VHA style certificate for implementation of Neurosurgery program at Buffalo VA Medical Center.
- Provide a comparison of Buffalo VAMC functional and structural chart to another academic medical Center.
Patient Contact Specialist
Excelsior Orthopedics
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Answer all incoming calls from patients, hospitals, insurance companies, doctor offices etc.
- Create patient charts, complete and send triages to doctors/ other departments.
- Schedule new patient, MRI, follow up appointments.
Pharmacy Technician
Parkview Health Services
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY08.2021
Master of Science - Health Services Administration
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2016
Skills
- AED Operation
- Airway Management
- Medical Records Management
- Condition Monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health Promotion
- CPR Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Document Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Client Advocacy
Accomplishments
Awarded the Love Award on 1/24/23
- The Love Award recognizes outstanding associates who demonstrate a personal commitment to our values of reverence, compassion, integrity, innovation, community, and excellence, and who consistently go above and beyond the traditional scope of their position in living those values. This award is presented quarterly to one catholic health associate.
Certification
- NHA Certified EKG Technician, 06/01/20, 06/01/22
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN, 11/01/24, NY
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Catholic Health
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
AMX Healthcare Inc.
06.2022 - 11.2022
GI Pre-op and PACU Nurse
Buffalo Surgery Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Buffalo General Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
Hospital Clinical Assistant
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
Executive Intern
Buffalo VA Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2018
Patient Contact Specialist
Excelsior Orthopedics
07.2017 - 08.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Parkview Health Services
06.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
Master of Science - Health Services Administration
D'Youville University
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
University of New York At Buffalo
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