Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, PCU, and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
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Pam Furino
Resistered Nurse, BS
Ocala,Florida
Summary
Overview
6
Years nursing experience
Work History
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of newly hired staff and student Nurses.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for Orthopedics and the Women's Center. Ensuring exceptional delivery of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Hawthorne Village
Director of Admissions RN
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Review clinical information for potential Residents, verify insurance information and benefits.
Centurion of Florida Marion County Correctional Institute
Mental Health RN
09.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Provide assessment, counseling, treatment and education to inmate population, schedule and assist with weekly psychiatric visits, mental health emergencies, monitor medication compliance, review chart and complete all required documentation
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
04.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Preceptorship and new graduate orientation
Compass Group at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
Diet Technician
08.2014 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Review of medical record, interview patient and perform and document nutritional assessment and make nutritional recommendations
- Perform diet education, assist Registered Dietitian
Education
Monroe Community CollegeRochester, NY
AAS from Food Service Administration
University Overview
Brighton High SchoolRochester, NY
Regents Diploma
University Overview
Rasmussen CollegeOcala
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
01.2019
University Overview
Summa Cum Laude
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
Rasmussen School of NursingOcala, FL
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
01.2017
University Overview
High Honors
- Dean's List Every Semester
Skills
- Extensive nutritional services education
- Strong leadership skills
- Electronic Charting
- Care Coordination
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
25 years experience in Healthcare Food and Nutritional Services. Special training in Geriatric nutrition including weight monitoring and stabilization( when possible), wound prevention and healing, and lab values.
Related Experience
Related Experience
- Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Florida, BS/RN Orthopedic and Women’s Service, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 07/2019, Present
- Hawthorne Village, Ocala, Florida, Director of Admissions RN, 01/2019, 05/2019, Skilled Nursing Facility, review clinical information for potential Residents, verify insurance information and benefits. Participate in clinical interdisciplinary meeting, provide tours and information to community and family members. Maintain communication between physicians, clinical team and support staff. Prepare and participate in State survey process.
- Centurion of Florida Marion County Correctional Institute, Ocala, Florida, Mental Health RN, 09/2017, 12/2018, State correctional facility; Provide assessment, counseling, treatment and education to inmate population, schedule and assist with weekly psychiatric visits, mental health emergencies, monitor medication compliance, review chart and complete all required documentation. Assist with QA, inmate request and grievances. Prepare for inspection as required. Participate in weekly MDST meeting.
- Palm Garden Health Care Center, Ocala, Florida, Nursing Supervisor, 09/2017, 03/2018, Coordinate the administrative and clinical functions to ensure an effective and efficient environment for patients, residents, family and staff
- Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Crystal River, Florida, Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit, 04/2017, 08/2017, Preceptorship and new graduate orientation
- Compass Group at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Crystal River, Florida, Diet Technician, 08/2014, 04/2017, Review of medical record, interview patient and perform and document nutritional assessment and make nutritional recommendations. Perform diet education, assist Registered Dietitian
- Nutritious Lifestyles, Orlando, Florida, Nutrition Consultant, 07/2014, 04/2015, Travel to assigned health care community; perform chart audits, initial, quarterly, annual and significant change assessments. Review weekly and monthly weights and labs, make nutritional recommendations.
Credentialing
Credentialing
- Florida Nurses Association, Current
- Current ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Ocala Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Director of Admissions RN
Hawthorne Village
01.2019 - 05.2019
Mental Health RN
Centurion of Florida Marion County Correctional Institute
09.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2017
Diet Technician
Compass Group at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2017
Monroe Community College
AAS from Food Service Administration
Brighton High School
Regents Diploma
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
Rasmussen School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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