Noelle Querzoli
North Easton,MA
Summary
A caring, hardworking Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience. Competent practitioner with excellent assessment, organizational skills and clinical judgement. Recognized for collaborating well with with colleagues and delivering safe, quality care in a fast paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
South Shore Health System
Weymouth , MA
2008.10 - Current
- Assess and prepare patients for procedures and surgery performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluate patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Administering medications according to Physician orders.
- Collect lab specimens, insert IV catheters and perform EKG’s.
- Assisting anesthesiologists/Surgeons with nerve blocks and bedside procedures that require monitoring.
- Instructing patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and unit protocols.
- Assume charge role as assigned
- Care for medical-surgical and ICU patients boarding in our unit.
PACU Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston , MA
2016.01 - 2019.10
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.
Registered Nurse, ICU
South Shore Health System
Weymouth , MA
2006.10 - 2008.07
- Cared for ICU patients in a primarily Cardiac unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored Vital signs, heart rhythms and respiratory status
- Provided care for patients on Ventilators
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Norwood Hospital
Norwood, MA
2005 - 2007
- Rotated through Triage, Main ED, Fast Track and Pedi ER
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions to determine necessary interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Shore Hospital
Weymouth , MA
2002 - 2005
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Assumed charge role as assigned
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
1999 - 2002
- Provided direct nursing care surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Assumed charge role as assigned.
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston , MA
1999 - 2000
- Per diem position as a new graduate
- Performed neurological and systems assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Collaborated/communicated with physicians, nurses and other specialties to deliver safe and effective care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA12.1998
Skills
- Post-Anesthesia care
- Monitoring Vital signs and Telemetry
- Systems assessments
- ACLS certification
- Administering IV, IM/SC and oral medications. Titration of pressors.
- Administration of IV conscious sedation
- Phlebotomy and IV insertion
- Performing EKG’s
- Documentation
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
2016.01 - 2019.10
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
South Shore Health System
2008.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
South Shore Health System
2006.10 - 2008.07
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Norwood Hospital
2005 - 2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Shore Hospital
2002 - 2005
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Auburn Hospital
1999 - 2002
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit
Brigham and Women's Hospital
1999 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
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