Nicole M. Damato
Hernando,Florida
Summary
Registered nurse with 20 years experience. Creates positive, collaborative working environment with colleagues and other healthcare providers to support delivery of optimal patient care.
Dedicated Clinical Leader with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Daily Data extraction ensuring criteria for procedures and medicare guidelines are met.
- Extracting data for door to balloon time for STEMI as indicated from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/ American Heart Association (AHA) and Reporting outcomes
- Training of new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervises and manages daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper procedural site care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Overseeing admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Coordinating Specialty procedures with medical device Reps.
- Managing 12 doctors, 34 Employees, Maintaining 3 Labs
- Acting Manager/Director
Designated Charge Nurse- Night Shift
Maine Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments on 24 bed unit with 6 IMC beds and 6 Ventilatory beds.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Nurse Educator
University of New England
09.2017 - 04.2018
- 8 nursing students in the Acute care setting
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Emergency Department Nursing (Traveler)
Health Providers Choice
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Maine General Medical Center
- St Joseph's Hospital Tucson ICU
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Emergency Department/ ICU Nursing (Traveler)
Flexcare Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Banner Medical Center Tucson Level 1
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
CNA/RN on R4 Respiratory Medicine/IMC
Maine Medical Center
11.2004 - 01.2016
PICC Line/Vascular Access Nurse
Maine Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2012
Education
BSN -
Kaplan University
South Portland, ME05.2016
ADN -
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland Maine07.2005
Nursing Core Classes toward ADN
University of New England
Biddeford Pool, MESkills
- Strong Clinical judgement
- Clinical Nurse Leader/Charge Nurse
- Excellent communication
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Nursing operations management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Employee training program
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Therapeutic Touch
- Lunder-Dineen Preceptor Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
University of New England
09.2017 - 04.2018
Emergency Department Nursing (Traveler)
Health Providers Choice
01.2017 - 09.2017
Designated Charge Nurse- Night Shift
Maine Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Department/ ICU Nursing (Traveler)
Flexcare Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 01.2017
PICC Line/Vascular Access Nurse
Maine Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2012
CNA/RN on R4 Respiratory Medicine/IMC
Maine Medical Center
11.2004 - 01.2016
BSN -
Kaplan University
ADN -
Southern Maine Community College
Nursing Core Classes toward ADN
University of New England
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