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Nichole Agostino

Tampa

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse, with over 20 years of experience, providing critical care in a fast-paced, high-acuity, and unpredictable environment. Proven ability in triaging, stabilizing, and managing patients with medical, traumatic, and psychiatric emergencies. Strong communicator and team leader committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Certified in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

BayCare-St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Department
Tampa
09.2011 - Current
  • Deliver high quality compassionate care to diverse patient populations, in a Level II Trauma Center, managing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
  • Perform rapid patient assessment to prioritize care, based on acuity (ESI levels), and initiate time sensitive interventions.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and admissions or discharges.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for staff during medical emergencies, trauma activations, and critical patient care decisions.

Clinical Nurse I

BayCare-St. Joseph's Hospital 5N Pulmonary Med.
Tampa
01.2005 - 08.2011
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, advanced respiratory support, and managed complex medical devices (tracheostomies, BIPAP/CPAP, CVLs).
  • Performed frequent neurological, cardiac, and respiratory assessments to recognize early signs of deterioration to prevent ICU transfers.
  • Administered critical medications, including IV infusions, titrated drips, and anticoagulants, and monitored their effects.
  • Served as a preceptor to new graduate nurses, experienced hires, and nursing students.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL
08-2018

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
12-2004

Skills

  • Profound medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge
  • Rapid interpretation of laboratory values and diagnostic testing
  • Sepsis, stroke, and STEMI protocol response
  • Detailed and accurate electronic documentation (CERNER)
  • Strong verbal communication

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II

BayCare-St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Department
09.2011 - Current

Clinical Nurse I

BayCare-St. Joseph's Hospital 5N Pulmonary Med.
01.2005 - 08.2011

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

State College of Florida

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Nichole Agostino
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