Natalie Toscano
Pawcatuck
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned Registered Nurse passionate about patient care outcomes and healthcare safety. Excelling in critical thinking, leadership, clinical judgement, leadership, and staff development and demonstrating strong communication skills, professionalism, and decision making. Reliable, quality-focused, and skilled in fostering a positive and cohesive work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Hartford Healthcare, Backus Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Collaborated with various teams to develop and execute hospital-wide and departmental initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and hospital safety levels.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff by fostering a culture of open communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Trained and experienced in role of Patient Care Services House Supervisor.
- Managed scheduling; assisted with interviewing, hiring and training new staff; assisted with budgeting and purchasing; maintained compliance with regulatory standards; performed real-time chart audits and executed improvement initiatives; performed regular staff performance evaluations.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices, advancements within the field of critical care nursing, and organizational policy and procedure.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Various Hospitals
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed and documented thorough patient assessments through the electronic health record, contributing to the multidisciplinary care plan.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided comprehensive bedside care to promote patient recovery.
- Handled emergency situations with precision, stabilizing patients and initiating lifesaving measures following established protocols.
Education
MBA -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim10-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff leadership and development
- Quality control and improvement
- Compliance oversight
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
- Employee relations
- Outcome improvement
- Unit operations
- Healthcare technology
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Hartford Healthcare, Backus Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Various Hospitals
01.2020 - 08.2022
MBA -
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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