Monique Terragni

Provides front line medical services for all students and staff at Beech St Elementary School. Delivers first aid through prompt nursing assessments for over 500 students. Supports diverse student population with various health needs through effective collaboration with family, providers and educational care team. Maintains safe environment and strives for optimal health of all students.

• Executes comprehensive nursing assessments for acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and psychosocial needs.
• Administers daily and as-needed medications per safety standards.
• Manages blood glucose levels and insulin administration for diabetic students daily.
• Performs sterile straight catheterization procedures daily in accordance with medical orders and nursing protocols.
• Ensures accurate and prompt documentation of all findings and interventions in EMR.
• Updates and organizes student health records, detailing physicals, vaccination statuses, and 504 plans.
• Performs routine screenings for hearing, vision and BMI evaluations and provides referrals if needed.

• Delivered comprehensive medical care to over 200 campers aged 6 to 16 at an overnight summer camp for girls.
• Executed initial screenings during camp admissions to mitigate infectious disease transmission.
• Delivered first aid and emergent care by executing efficient triage and assessment protocols for injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies.
• Managed administration of prescribed medications and ensured accuracy of medication logs for campers and staff.
• Facilitated communication between parents, guardians, and camp leadership regarding health concerns and treatment plans.
• Acted as primary health resource for staff, ensuring adherence to camp health and safety guidelines.

• Creates and instructs yoga classes tailored to different skill levels, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
• Nurtures a safe environment that enhances healing, self discovery and overall well being.
• Provides energy healing services to clients, enhancing their spiritual growth and personal development.
• Independently facilitates workshops for continued growth and healing.

• Delivered exceptional care to patients on a 24 bed post-operative medical-surgical unit.
• Ensured optimal post operative recovery through expert management of respiratory status, pain intervention, and early mobility.
• Proactive assessments and evidence based interventions to drive optimal patient outcomes.
• Proficient in oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medication administration while adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Skilled peripheral IV insertion, central line maintenance, NG tube placement, and management of Hemovac/JP drains, foley catheters.
• Protected skin integrity by preventing injury, preforming diligent skin checks/repositioning, and ensuring proper nutrition. Proficient wound care provided when needed.
• Performed comprehensive head to toe assessments and created care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team to provide optimal patient care.
• Facilitated patient and family education regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Excelled in a fast passed environment by managing time skillfully, adapting swiftly to changing conditions, and delegating appropriately when needed.

• Lead RN providing exceptional preventive care management in the outpatient setting.
• Skilled triage assessments of adult, pediatric and prenatal patients via telephone or walk in service. Facilitated appropriate priority level of care within a timely manner.
• Performed daily nurse visits for various needs including vaccinations, chronic disease management/ education, contraception teaching/ initiation, pregnancy tests, pregnancy results options counseling, blood pressure monitoring, medication education, wound care, suture removal, infant weight checks, lactation consults, non-stress tests
• Managed diabetic patients with thorough education on disease pathology, lifestyle changes, proper usage of supplies, and self-administration of insulin.
• Designated RN to follow prenatal patients and manage care throughout pregnancy.
• Assisted clinicians during minor surgical procedures practicing sterile technique
• Collaborated with Tufts Family Medicine Residency Program to onboard new residents and orient them to clinic processes
• Elected nurse Representative in the PIT (performance improvement team).
• Notified patients of test results, and relayed treatment plans as outlined by the provider.
• Managed medication room by ensuring cleanliness and proper storage of all medications. Remained knowledgeable of new and pertinent information regarding medications and immunizations as advised by the CDC.
• Active participant in daily huddles and weekly team meetings to discuss current PDSAs, future projects, and implementing goals to improve work flow and team collaboration.

• Executed critical care procedures in a demanding COVID-19 unit, maintaining compliance with rigorous infection control standards.
• Managed multiple nursing tasks in a dynamic setting to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments of all medical surgical patients to ensure timely and effective nursing interventions.
• Facilitated compassionate care practices to uphold safety and prioritize patient centered experiences.
• Delivered goal directed care to patients by implementing the nursing process and adhering to established nursing standards.
• Ensured skin integrity of incontinent and bed bound patients through meticulous assessments and regular repositioning.
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records and effectively operated devices to streamline patient care processes.
• Monitored and administered medications as per medical orders and unit protocols, prioritizing compatibility and patient safety.
• Demonstrated empathy and professionalism while providing attentive care to patients.
• Cultivated a collaborative team environment through flexible support, effective communication, and strategic delegation during shifts.

• Executed safe administration of vaccines and medications to pediatric and adult patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies that prioritized patient centered experience
• Executed detailed assessments to identify patient needs, guiding effective interventions in both routine and urgent situations.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment options and preventive measures.
• Achieved effective management of state supplied vaccine orders through collaboration with DPH.
• Improved vaccine storage practices, contributing to enhanced safety and efficacy.
• Actively participated in monthly meetings to drive strategic discussions on vaccine management.

• Assisted in staffing 12 outpatient clinics by providing flexible availability to meet clinic needs.
• Adapted quickly to new environments and mastered clinic workflows.
• Fostered strong relationships with colleagues to enhance teamwork and collaboration.

• Provided high quality nursing care to both adult and pediatric patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment in a dynamic outpatient setting.
• Administered IV therapy, initiating IVs and closely monitoring patient progress during treatment.
• Served as designated LPN on the rapid response team, ensuring timely first aid/ emergent care is provided.
• Provided clinician support during minor surgical procedures.
• Skilled triage assessments for walk in patient with appropriate priority level of care designation.
• Performed daily nurse visits for vaccines, chronic disease management, medication teaching and wound care
• Mentored new staff as a clinical preceptor.

• Provided exceptional nursing services for medically fragile children living at home.
• Managed complex medical conditions via astute nursing assessments and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Supported families and healthcare providers through effective communication and collaboration.
• Enhanced expertise in pediatric care through ongoing strengthening of skills obtained at New England Pediatric Care

• Expectational nursing care provided for medically complex population in an eighty bed pediatric facility.
• Skilled respiratory assessments and interventions for children with severely compromised lung function.
• Proficient in the management of ventilators, tracheotomies, chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and the use of CPAP/BiPAP devices.
• Conducted comprehensive head to toe assessments for predominantly nonverbal patients.
• Ongoing observation of patient's frequently changing conditions with swift intervention, and timely reporting to providers.
• Executed daily urine catheterizations while adhering to strict sterile techniques.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members and families to ensure delivery of optimal individualized care through clear and empathic communication.
• Followed established protocols for medication administration to ensure patient safety.
• Proficient in IM, Subcutaneous, Oral and G-Tube medication administration.
• Comprehensive management of seizure disorders prioritizing patient safety.
• Provided excellent wound care and comprehensive support to maintain skin integrity for incontinent and bed bound patients.
• Mentored new graduate nurses through orientation process and on unit preceptorship.