Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Daisy Award Winner
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Nicholas Piazza

Erie,PA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, specializing in vascular access device insertion and ultrasound-guided procedures. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective assessment and collaboration. BLS certified, skilled in problem-solving and documentation, ensuring optimal health outcomes, infection prevention and patient safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2024 - Current

- Inserting and managing various vascular access devices such as PICC lines, central lines, ports, midlines and peripheral IV's.


- Performing ultrasound guided procedures and anatomical landmark insertions.


- Performing clinical assessments and patient education.


- Maintaining device patency and troubleshooting complications.


-Collaboration with physicians and pharmacists over which line is best for the medication being administered.


- Documented all nursing interventions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.


- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024

- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.


- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.


- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.


- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiac Unit

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2023

- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.


- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.


- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and support services.


- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
07-2023

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Fortis Institute
Erie, PA
03-2016

Skills

    - Vascular access device insertion

    - Ultrasound-guided insertion

    - Patient assessment and monitoring

    - Problem solving and troubleshooting

    - Documentation and charting

    - BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiac Unit

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Mercyhurst University

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Fortis Institute

Daisy Award Winner

I have been nominated several times for the Daisy Foundation Award and have won the award twice for my compassion and care that I gave to the patients that were under my care.