Rene Cuccia
Violet,LA
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
BCFS Health And Human Services
10103 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
Metarie, LA
05.2007 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
HCA
One Park Plaza, TN
05.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.1992
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Instrument Sterilization
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Sterilization
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BCFS Health And Human Services
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
05.2007 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing