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Nicole Caldarella

Derby

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented with more than 16 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing leadership and knowledge in role as charge nurse.

Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Excellent with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo
02.2007 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.

Clinical Instructor

Trocaire
Buffalo
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
  • Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
  • Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
  • Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
  • Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
  • Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
  • Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.

Community Outreach Nurse Liason

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Collaborated with community organizations to create resources for underserved populations in the area.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Initiated partnerships with local agencies and organizations that can provide additional support services.
  • Identified social determinants of health that may impact a person's ability to access healthcare services.
  • Attended conferences or workshops related to outreach nursing topics.
  • Created reports outlining program successes, challenges, trends, outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College
Buffalo, NY
01.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
12.2007

Affiliations

  • Member, Alumni Association
  • Unit based council
  • Recruitment and Retention Committee
  • Nursing Executive Committee

Accomplishments

  • National Dean's List
  • Multiple Patient Daisy Awards
  • Daisy Team Nursing Awards, 2020-2025

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Trocaire
10.2011 - 10.2012

Community Outreach Nurse Liason

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2010 - 07.2012

Registered Nurse

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
02.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trocaire College

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