Michael Vigliotti
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Staten Island University Hospital, specializing in medical-surgical and oncological care. Expert in patient assessment, monitoring, and chronic disease management, coupled with exceptional relationship-building skills. Proven track record in mentoring new staff and improving patient care standards. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient education and discharge planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
12.2015 - Current
- Providing medical-surgical care along with hematological & oncological care to adult patients
- Administration of medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactionsthis includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, immunoglobulin therapy, and blood products
- Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluations of patients, acknowledgement of a clinical change, intervening appropriately, and escalating care when need be
- Collaborate with department of medicine, oncology, rehabilitation, palliative care, and hospice care
- Preventing spread and transmission of infections by adhering to infection control protocols while educating patients on isolation protocols, best hygiene practices, and encouraging vaccinations, if applicable
- Contributing to interdisciplinary rounds by presenting relevant clinical data, progress toward goals, and disposition once a patient in no longer acute
- Providing comfort, support, and gaining trust from patients and their families during difficult and often new diagnosesthis includes providing end-of-life care and transition to hospice care
- Patient and family teaching of disease management, medications, skin/wound care, & follow-up care upon discharge
- Training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Clove Lakes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Inc
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Providing care to the adult patient on a sub-acute short-term rehabilitation unit
- This includes but it is not limited to patients with recent orthopedic surgeries, stroke, motor vehicle accidents, and to the patient with physical decline after a hospitalization
- Assessment of surgical sites, treatment of pressure injuries, administration of intravenous antibiotics, central line care, and pain management
- Recognizing a change in condition or an emerging problem such as a post-operative infection, development of other infectious process, or signs of thrombosis
- Review of laboratory and imaging reports and discussing action or further evaluation with physician
- Collaborating and discussing plan of care/goals of care with medical department, physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Preparing patients for return home while coordinating with home care services, in many cases, if continued medical and nursing care is briefly needed upon discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY 12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
New York, NY 08-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY 06-2011
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Relationship Building
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Proven leader on unit within hospital (presently) for nearly nine years with experience treating numerous medical conditions whether acute or chronic, and experience with blood disorders and malignancies.
- Knowledge base of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, treatment modalities for various cancers, and safe administration of such medications
Nurse of the year, Staten Island University Hospital, Unit 3B, 2017
A high honor for me to be selected for this as I was fairly new to the hospital and still developing into to professional I am todaybut served as a testament to my profession; a realization that someone can make a difference and have an impact on others in only a brief time. A nice recognition of my work ethic and devotion and a source of fuel for me to only continue and exceed this honor.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clove Lakes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Inc
11.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
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