Nicole Costanzo
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Provides strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams. Provides patient education and prescribes medications in order to prevent hospital readmissions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Bon Secours Mercy Health
11.2022 - Current
- Perform comprehensive exams to diagnose and manage cardiac conditions to improve cardiac health outcomes.
- Management of coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension
- Coordinate vital cardiac testing, including EKGs and echocardiograms, leading to accurate diagnoses of heart conditions like heart failure and coronary artery disease, ultimately enhancing patient care.
- Proactively collaborate with cardiologists to develop tailored treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring comprehensive care for individuals.
- Counsel patients and their families on lifestyle modifications, risk factor modification, and the importance of their prescribed medications.
Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided continuous critical care nursing services for adult, pediatric, and maternal patients during interfacility ambulance transports, employing advanced techniques to stabilize and enhance patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership and effective communication during patient transport, ensuring timely and compassionate service that contributed to improved patient satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient health through comprehensive assessments, accurately identifying clinical needs and implementing effective care plans that improved patient well-being.
- Managed transport team consisting of respiratory therapist, paramedic, and emergency medical technician while collaborating with outside facility medical director when indicated.
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided critical care to a diverse range of critically ill cardiac patients, enhancing recovery outcomes and ensuring comprehensive patient support.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive orientation program for new hire nurses, enhancing their transition into the role and increasing their readiness to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Cultivating problem-solving skills and collaboration with nursing supervisors, as well as actively participating in Code Blue and Rapid Response teams to ensure optimal patient care across hospital units.
- Led nursing initiatives to enhance patient safety and quality of care in the unit.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2011
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Treatment plan development
- Provide care to medically complex patients following hospitalization in order to prevent readmission
- Lab result evaluation
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) - Family Nurse Practitioner
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association - Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Bon Secours Mercy Health
11.2022 - Current
Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University