Nicholas Gennusa

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Per Diem work at Saratoga Racetrack
• Serving first aid clinic for patrons/staff as well as occupational health for jockeys

• Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patient in the pre-hospital setting
• Initiate intravenous therapy, medication administration, 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, and utilization of mechanical ventilator, RSI
• Maintain updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures

• Placing skilled professionals in temporary positions in high-need areas
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

Level I Trauma Center

• Level II Trauma & Burn Center

• Collaborate on the governance and leadership of the Urgent Care providing high quality care in a patient focused environment
• Ensure appropriate staffing, staff development, providing clinical expertise and monitoring, and compliance with regulatory agencies, e.g
• DOH and Joint Commission
• Delegate care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient
• Coordinates care within the multidisciplinary team
• Responsible for hiring and onboarding new staff

• Oversee daily operations of a high-volume Emergency Department caring for approximately 85,000 patients annually
• Ensure adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning, and delivery of emergency care
• Direct and delegate the patient care team
• Effectively utilize interdisciplinary communication methods to formulate and implement patients plan of care/experience
• Proactively identify and address potential issues that may impact business efficiency
• Ensure efficient patient flow and overall quality of patient care

• Responsible for triage and initial assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care specific to the patient to provide the highest quality of nursing care
• Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients, and team
• Provide specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures

• Utilize tools such as biofeedback, relaxation techniques, and behavior modification to help patients change habits, alter thought patterns, and identify ways to alleviate pain or stress
• Specialty training in psychiatric nursing practice and theories of personality development
• Responsible for direct care of patients, and facilitate recovery through social interaction and traditional therapies