Pamela Cannizzaro
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sanford Pulmonary, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills foster team collaboration and mentorship, ensuring high-quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sanford Pulmonary
Fargo, ND
11.2015 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in pulmonary rehabilitation settings, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and lifestyle modifications for improved health.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop personalized care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care and promote patient safety standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, promptly addressing changes to prevent complications during treatments.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient communication within healthcare teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Mend Correctional Care
Moorhead, MN
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care and promote patient safety standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, promptly addressing changes to prevent complications during treatments.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient communication within healthcare teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Patient counseling
- Chronic disease management
- Patient relations
- Medical assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Pulmonary
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mend Correctional Care
11.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Dakota