Nicole Bitonti

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, inpatient rehab, and specialized burn unit.
• Adapt quickly to different unit protocols, workflows, and patient populations to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Assist with the care of patients undergoing interventional radiology (IR) procedures, including post-procedure monitoring and complication management.
• Administer and manage pain control interventions, including patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps, continuous nerve blocks, and multimodal pain management strategies.
• Deliver acute care to patients in a Level I Trauma Center, managing complex, multi-system injuries and emergent conditions.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.

• Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across all departments involved in patient care services delivery.
• Evaluated and analyzed hemodynamic status, interpreted cardiac rhythms, and administered cardiac medications and cardiac drips
• Managed patients with implantable cardiac devices, such as pacemakers and ICD's and recognized and responded to device malfunctions.
• Provided education on post-operative cardiac procedures and prepared patients for cardiac surgeries
• Assisted in the development and updating of nursing care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals for optimal recovery.

• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate and monitor patients NIH stroke scale and working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, and manage any change of stability and acuity of patients
• Provided direct bedside nursing care for patients suffering from acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, sub-acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhages, brain tumors, and varies neurological surgeries.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and lifesaving interventions
• Delegated tasks to nursing support staff as appropriate, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and optimal patient care.
• Utilized telemetry equipment to closely monitor vital signs and quickly identify any abnormalities or potential complications.
• Prevented infection through stringent adherence to infection control policies and proper wound care management.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Collaborated with members of the health care team to work towards timely discharge and quality patient care

• Monitor telemetry, chest tubes, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes, and NG tubes

• Interpretation of critical lab results, x-rays, and procedures

• Direct bedside nursing care for patients on Telemetry and Acute Stroke

• Notifying and updating MD, Cardiologist of any change of status in patient condition that may require medical intervention

• Provide education and support to patients and families related to diagnosis

• Charge nurse.

• Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate records of administered vaccines and patient information.
• Stayed current on industry best practices and emerging research related to vaccinations, enhancing service quality for patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop targeted vaccination strategies for high-risk individuals.
• Educated patients on vaccine safety and efficacy, addressing concerns and promoting informed decision making.