MICHELLE VESCIO
Danbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated in providing individualized patient care. Skilled in effective education and counseling to deliver best-in-class care. Proven leadership in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Adaptable and detail-oriented.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, or emergency services.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies, and best practices.
Radiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco , NY
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures: i.e., Cat scans, MRIs, and Breast Biopsies.
- Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care by prepping, screening, and monitoring patients throughout stages of procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Hudson Valley Center For Digestive Health
Cortlandt Manor, NY
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored patient recovery progress and provided emotional support to patients and family members.
- Accurately documented treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided post-operative care and monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, or pain.
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
07.2006 - 10.2013
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
07.1998 - 07.2006
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
11.1996 - 07.1998
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 5 to 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Operational Leadership
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
State University of New York, Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-1992
Skills
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV and Venipuncture Expertise
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Cardiac-Vascular Nursing-Board Certified (ANCC)
Timeline
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Hudson Valley Center For Digestive Health
01.2014 - 06.2015
Radiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2017
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2013
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
07.1998 - 07.2006
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
11.1996 - 07.1998
Master of Science - Nursing Operational Leadership
Quinnipiac University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
State University of New York, Westchester Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Skidmore College
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