Nicholas Tessitore
Verona,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in clinical support and a proven track record in medical device implementation. Expertise includes patient education, technical troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adaptability while consistently delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and innovative problem-solving strategies, leveraging diagnostic tools and clinical knowledge to enhance support for medical teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICritical Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions for patients requiring advanced life support and monitoring techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs continuously, recognizing and responding promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in EMR, adhering strictly to facility compliance standards.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care plans, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Medical ICU
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Kittanning, PA
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provide care for two patients with a wide variety of medical conditions on a 10-bed Medical ICU.
- Learned new procedures, treatment protocols, and EMR
- **Coordinated care plans with case managers and social workers to address patients' psychosocial needs effectively.**
- **Administered advanced cardiovascular life support protocols during critical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for patients.**
- Provided high-quality end-of-life care for terminal patients within the Medical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring comfort measures were maintained while respecting individual wishes and cultural beliefs.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, and intubations to provide timely critical care interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration by participating in daily rounds, discussing patient progress, and sharing pertinent information with other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Neurovascular ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide care for two patients on a 20-bed Neurovascular ICU in a widely known comprehensive stroke center.
- Oversaw treatment protocols for diverse patient populations, including those with acute strokes, spinal surgeries, head bleeds, un-ruptured and ruptured aneurysms, tumor resections, neurological autoimmune diseases, and seizures.
- Oversaw neurological monitoring and postoperative care for patients with external ventricular drains and lumbar drains. Managed care for intubated and trached patients. Coordinated administration of IV medications such as sedatives, paralytics, anti-hypertensives, vasopressors, and antibiotics to optimize patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication and care strategies among neurosurgeons and neuro-interventional radiologists to optimize treatment pathways for patients.
- Preceptor of students and new nurses
- Dual trained Neuro-interventional radiology nurse
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Championed innovative teaching methods, enhancing the overall quality of nursing education within the institution.
- Partnered with clinical leaders to identify areas for improvement in patient care, informing the development of targeted education initiatives.
- Evaluated and updated existing educational materials to ensure alignment with current best practices in nursing.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by integrating research findings into educational content and delivery methods.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the Nursing Education department, continually enhancing the delivery of educational services to staff and ultimately benefiting patient care.
Registered Nurse, Unit 8G: Neuro/Stroke Step-down
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions while providing bedside nursing care in a twenty-five bed neuro-stepdown unit.
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to ensure patient safety and comfort before and after invasive procedures.
- Skilled and knowledgeable in acute Stroke/NIHSS aspects of nursing care.
- Assumed Charge nurse duties during day and night shifts.
- Achieved improved patient safety by conducting thorough EEG assessments, identifying abnormal brain activity promptly.
- Mentored new nurses in advanced clinical skills, contributing to their professional growth and confidence in practice.
- Implemented simulation-based training scenarios to prepare nurses for high-stakes clinical situations effectively.
Patient Care Attendant, Resource Unit
UPMC East Hospital
Monroeville, PA
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Provide quality care to any floor of the hospital.
- Detailed knowledge and flexibility to provide patient care to a diverse population of patients and families, keeping with facility and hospital standards.
- Expedient response and efficient communication skills when notifying RN of alterations in a client’s baseline.
- Flexibility and quick learning when needed work on different patient units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
07-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
South Campus05-2016
Skills
- Leadership in healthcare settings
- Proficient in monitoring patient conditions
- Experienced with healthcare technology solutions
- Maintain patient safety protocols
- Engage actively in team-based patient management
- Proficient in inter-professional collaboration
- Clinical mentorship
- Hands-on simulation experience
- Evidence-based methodology
- Health information technology
- Career advancement
Affiliations
Evidence Based Practice & Research committee: 2016-2021
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support: June 2021 expires June 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support: June 2021 expires June 2023
- Neuro/NIHSS Certified: March 2021 expires March 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICritical Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2024 - Current
Medical ICU
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Neurovascular ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
06.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Unit 8G: Neuro/Stroke Step-down
UPMC Presbyterian
06.2016 - 06.2020
Patient Care Attendant, Resource Unit
UPMC East Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University