Odette Salerni, RN, BSN
Pooler,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 30+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in the acute care settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Possesses excellent time management skills, top customer-relations abilities and strong communication methods. Continually seeking new ways to improve management expertise, enhance team experience, boost organization morale and improve overall team focus.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Manager Case Management
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Role Model and clinical resource for staff
- Supervises and facilitates development of staff and oversees the day-to-day tasks/activities of the department
- Prioritizes and distributes assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians,nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Assumes the responsibility of the department in the absence of the director
- Assumes responsibility of department education and competencies
- Completes monthly reports
- Seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient, quality of care or services delivered
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Communicates effectively
- Responsible of scheduling and staffing of the department
- Practices and adheres to "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement"
RN Case Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients, scheduling, evaluations, and the supervision of assigned personnel
- Oversee patient care, compliance with core measures, and ensuring patient safety
- Liaison between physicians, staff, and patient
- Worked closely with administration to improve quality of care and outcomes in relation to the plan of care, the patient experience and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. (HCAHPS)
- Yearly evaluations of nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Nurse leader rounding
- Managed 32 bedded COVID Unit
Cardiac Nurse Navigator
Palms West Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinate and supervise discharge planning related to Cardiac patients
- Assess financial, medical, and social resources for discharged patients
- Develops and implements teaching plans with patients
- Reviews appointments, medication overview, lab values, and test results with patients
- Liaison with physicians, patients/families, and ancillary departments
- Facilitated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
Nurse Leader Level V
Palms West Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2017
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Nursing Supervisor
Palms West Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Supervised personnel with hospital management to continually improve the quality of patient care
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 600 nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained overall accountability for staffing the hospital during all hours of operations
- Demonstrated clinical expertise necessary to function as a role model for staff
- Achieved hospital compliance with regulatory agencies
- Maintained a customer focused attitude at work with helpful and respectful demeanor towards patients visitors, physicians, peers, and supervised employees
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
RN Case Management Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Responsible for the determination of medical necessity of all admissions and the need for continued stay
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Discharge planning, assessment of all ages to begin in the pre-hospital phase
- Coordinates the delivery of discharge services
- Facilitates timely and appropriate discharges from the hospital
- Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and provides documentation of all functions as requires by regulatory agencies
Director of Inpatient Services
Americas Health Choice Medical Plans
09.2004 - 10.2006
- Oversee operations of 33 medical centers with other 15,000 members for a staff model HMO
- Duties include training, supervising, and evaluating staff to ensure the medical centers complies with current standards of care in order to achieve member satisfaction and retention
- Communicated with corporate utilization nurses and physicians to achieve proper implementation of protocols, as well as appropriate follow-up of patients for acute and subacute admissions weekly
- Responsible for coordinating problem solving efforts involving physicians, medical staff, and contracted providers
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Reports directly to COO, CEO, and Medical Director
RN Case Management Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Responsible for the determination of medical necessity of all admissions and the need for continued stay
- Duties include identifying inappropriate or untimely services, focusing on opportunities to reduce inappropriate patterns of utilization
- Discharge planning, assessment of all ages to begin in the pre-hospital phase
- Coordinates the delivery of services such as home health, SNF, ALF, and others to meet the patients discharge needs
- Facilitates timely and appropriate discharges from the hospital
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Observation Unit Charge Nurse
Palms West Hospital
07.2000 - 03.2001
- Responsible for direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients and the supervision of assigned personnel
- Duties include overseeing patient care, ensuring patient safety, and acting as liaison between physicians, staff, and patients
- Works closely with administration to improve quality of care and outcomes in relation to the plan of care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Palms West Hospital
02.1994 - 07.2000
- Responds to code blue and other emergencies
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Responded to emergencies
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Dr. Larry Busch- Infectious Disease
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Draws labs, wound dressing changes, maintenance of central lines, port-a-caths, PICC lines and Hickman catheters
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and antibiotics through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections and monitoring for adverse reactions
PACU Nurse
Northpointe Surgical/Laser Center
10.1996 - 04.1998
- Planned and provided direct nursing care of patient during the postoperative phase
- Proficient at recognizing any changes in a patients condition and inform anesthesia and physician
- Assisted physician in emergencies, maintain IV therapy, and carry out STAT orders
- Monitored vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
Unit Secretary
Palms West Hospital
10.1990 - 02.1994
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Palms West Hospital
09.1989 - 10.1990
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Paramedic
EMS
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State Community College
Lake Worth, FL09.1993
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- PICC Lines
- Staff Training
- Staff Supervision
- Determine Medical Necessity
- EMR Systems
- Medicare Regulation
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association January- 2023-2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association January– 2023- 2025
- Power Glide/Extended Dwell Insertions November 2016
- Nurse Preceptor
- Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Assisted in implementation of new medical devices that resulted in improved patient care. (Core Trak, Pure Wick, Communication Boards )
Timeline
RN Manager Case Management
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2021
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
Cardiac Nurse Navigator
Palms West Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
Nursing Supervisor
Palms West Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2016
Nurse Leader Level V
Palms West Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2017
RN Case Management Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
10.2006 - 11.2007
Director of Inpatient Services
Americas Health Choice Medical Plans
09.2004 - 10.2006
RN Case Management Coordinator
Palms West Hospital
03.2001 - 04.2004
Observation Unit Charge Nurse
Palms West Hospital
07.2000 - 03.2001
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Dr. Larry Busch- Infectious Disease
06.1998 - 06.2000
PACU Nurse
Northpointe Surgical/Laser Center
10.1996 - 04.1998
Staff Nurse
Palms West Hospital
02.1994 - 07.2000
Unit Secretary
Palms West Hospital
10.1990 - 02.1994
Certified Nurse Assistant
Palms West Hospital
09.1989 - 10.1990
Paramedic
EMS
01.1987 - 01.1989
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State Community College
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