Michael Conforti
Palmerton,Pennsylvania
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience in providing individualized patient care in both Medical and Behavioral health settings. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Carbon Campus
Lehighton, PA
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Unit
St. Luke's University Health Network
Lehighton, PA
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Awarded the Alan C. & Jean L. Dillman Relationship with Patient Award- Recognizes that human caring is base on the establishment of trust and is focused on maintaing the integrity of mind, body, and spirit. He respects the dignity and work of each person.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnessesAwarded the
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Allentown, PA
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
LPN
St. Luke's University Health Network
Coaldale, PA
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Mountain Health System
Lehighton, PA
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA2016
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA2012
Certified Nursing Aide Certificate -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA2010
High School Diploma -
Tamaqua Area Senior High School
Tamaqua, PA2008
Skills
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
HIPAA education
Infection control measures
Patient counseling
Direct patient care
Patient management
Medication administration
Removing stitches and staples
Administering medicines
Infant CPR certified
Sick visit procedures
SBAR communication
Computerized charting specialist (Epic)
Chronic disease management
At-risk patient care
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Carbon Campus
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Unit
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2016 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2016
LPN
St. Luke's University Health Network
08.2013 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Mountain Health System
08.2011 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Certified Nursing Aide Certificate -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
Tamaqua Area Senior High School