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Nina Barbieri

Scranton,PA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 29 years of experience capable of offering comprehensive patient care in an inpatient, outpatient or home environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Organized and dependable and able to manage multiple priorities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Pre Admissions Department

Geisinger Community Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
  • Perform initial physical assessment of pre surgical patient to prepare them for surgery
  • Obtains medical, surgical, anesthesia history
  • Educate patient and their families to help them understand surgical process
  • Perform pre operative labwork, EKG as ordered by physician in compliance with current Anesthesia guidelines
  • Coordinates care with surgeons, family practitioners, and anesthesiologists
  • Assists in pre surgical optimization of patient by reviewing patient's history, preoperative testing and addressing any abnormalities prior to surgery
  • Member of Drill Down Committee - reviews surgical records of patients meeting surgical site infection parameters - meets with interdisciplinary team to review and discuss opportunities to improve process

Registered Nurse

Allcare Home Health
01.2008 - 06.2021
  • Completed patient assessment after discharge from acute care setting and coordinated care with physician
  • Developed patient care plans with physicians and helped manage appropriate patient care in home setting
  • Educated patients and their families
  • Administered Intravenous, oral, injectable medications
  • Performed wound care/dressing changes
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 6th Floor

Community Medical Center
12.1995 - 06.2004
  • Provided nursing care to Medical/Surgical/Oncology patients
  • Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Allied Skilled Nursing
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Registered Nurse

Allied Rehabilitation
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Assisted in coordination of all aspects of patient care
  • Provide therapeutic environment for patients and family development to achieve rehabilitation goals
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
05.1992

Skills

  • Excellent patient analysis/assessment, prioritization and nursing intervention
  • Exceptional organizational, communication skills and ability to delegate
  • Advanced knowledge of caring for Surgical/Oncology patients
  • Chemotherapy administration, PICC line maintenance and removal, Port-a-cath access/de accessing, CVP line maintenance, KCI-Vac application and maintenance, Phlebotomy, Cardiac dysrhythmia recognition, wound care
  • Preparation and optimization of pre surgical patient prior to scheduled surgery

Accomplishments

  • Employee Of The Month Award
  • Two Time Daisy Award Nominee

Certification

  • BLS


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Allcare Home Health
01.2008 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse - Pre Admissions Department

Geisinger Community Medical Center
06.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 6th Floor

Community Medical Center
12.1995 - 06.2004

Registered Nurse

Allied Skilled Nursing
01.1995 - 01.1998

Registered Nurse

Allied Rehabilitation
01.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lycoming College

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