Nicole Versacci
Center Moriches,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20 years experience in obstetrical nursing, current NY State licensure and BLS certification, looking to re-enter the nursing workforce. Strong organizational and patient assessment skills, excited to transition back into nursing on a per diem basis in the school setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Center Moriches Veterinary Hospital
Center Moriches, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Perform bookkeeping activities including spearheading the migration to QuickBooks.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card statements.
- Process weekly payroll for 30 employees.
- Responsible for Human Resources activities including employee onboarding, maintaining personnel files, benefits administration and Workers’ Compensation claim management.
- Assist managers in employee management by developing mandatory annual performance appraisals and implementing the use of performance improvement plans as necessary.
- Assist staff with any clerical or administrative tasks and offer suggestions to streamline and improve processes.
- Coordinate all training and development programs for employees.
- Communicate closely with the practice owner regarding the needs, concerns or issues in the hospital and assist in developing strategies to overcome.
- Implement process improvements that increased operational efficiency in daily tasks.
- Assist in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.
Nurse Recruiter
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
Southampton, NY
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Executed targeted recruiting strategies to attract top-tier clinical candidates for current job openings.
- Created and posted new listings on internal and external job boards to attract applicants.
- Reviewed and assessed candidate application materials to ensure alignment with position requirements.
- Conducted phone and in-person interviews to assess a candidate’s fit and coordinated interviews with hiring managers for qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with selected candidates to finalize job offers and employment terms, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Responsible for all onboarding tasks and maintenance of personnel records for newly hired clinical staff and contract agency staff.
- Tracked and assessed statistical data to support effective recruitment strategy development.
- Maintained effective relationships with Human Resources, Nurse Managers, Nursing Education and other hospital departments.
- Ensured recruitment process is aligned with Human Resource requirements/policies and Joint Commission standards.
- Fostered strategic partnerships with nursing schools and healthcare organizations to source potential candidates.
Registered Nurse, Maternity Unit
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead, NY
08.2009 - 06.2022
- Performed comprehensive evaluations and triaged patients to facilitate efficient care delivery.
- Documented initial nursing histories and analyzed patient conditions to create individualized care plans that address specific health needs.
- Provided direct patient care, evaluated outcomes, consulted with health care team and adjusted nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients on pain management techniques during labor, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Monitored patients’ progress during labor and assisted physicians with deliveries and recovery.
- Performed primary nursing duties in the newborn nursery that include ongoing assessments, stabilization, well-baby care, and assisted with circumcisions.
- Circulated in the operating room on Cesarean Section cases.
- Provided general postoperative care for Cesarean Section patients and gynecological surgery patients.
- Formulated detailed discharge plans aimed at enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Observed emotional stability of patients, monitored progress and follow-up after discharge.
- Conducted comprehensive data collection and chart audits to support quality assurance initiatives.
- Mentored newly hired nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and integration into the team.
- Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned.
- Served as Obstetrics Department Chair for hospital Collaborative Care Council.
Clinical Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Long Island Community Hospital
Patchogue, NY
10.2005 - 08.2009
- Reviewed and categorized employment applications and resumes for appropriateness to Nursing Department positions and other clinical positions.
- Conducted initial interviews with selected employee candidates and scheduled second interviews with managers as indicated.
- Maintained a pool of active applications and resumes.
- Developed a communication network among Human Resources, Nurse Managers, Clinical Department Heads, Supervisors, and Nursing Education to assist in recruitment activity.
- Oversaw the recruitment and selection of International Registered Nurses including pre and post arrival activities, housing, and adjustment needs.
- Verified references and extended job offers to qualified candidates.
- Coordinated the pre-hire process of all International and Domestic clinical and nursing staff.
- Maintained statistical data.
- Conducted exit interviews and coordinated results with the Director of Human Resources.
- Coordinated and attended internal and external career fairs to promote employment.
- Created and coordinated advertisements for newspapers and trade magazines.
- Acted as a liaison for students participating in the Brookhaven Memorial Hospital/Suffolk County Community College Nursing Partnership Program.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Policy & Management
State University of New York At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health & Society
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Administrative support
- Verbal communication
- Document management
Timeline
Office Administrator
Center Moriches Veterinary Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Recruiter
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Maternity Unit
Peconic Bay Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2022
Clinical Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Long Island Community Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health & Society
University of Rochester
Master of Science - Health Care Policy & Management
State University of New York At Stony Brook