RICHARD PRIOLO
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 5 years in Interventional Radiology and Cardiovascular Intensive Care, delivering critical care to high-acuity patients. Recognized for excellence through multiple DAISY Award nominations, demonstrating commitment to compassionate care and effective patient education. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and respond swiftly to complex clinical situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care for diagnostic and therapeutic IR procedures, including angiography, embolization, thrombectomy, biopsies, drain placement, vascular access, and other image-guided interventions.
- Performed patient assessments, established IV access, reviewed laboratory results and medications, administered moderate sedation/analgesia, and continuously monitored cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and hemodynamic status to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Recognized and responded to changes in patient condition and procedural complications, ensuring effective post-procedure recovery, pain management, access-site assessment, education, and discharge care.
- Collaborated with interventional radiologists, anesthesia providers, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to uphold infection-control, sterile-technique, medication-safety, and radiation-safety standards.
- Recognized through multiple DAISY Award nominations for excellence in compassionate, high-quality nursing care.
Registered Nurse Preceptor - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Precepted new graduate nurses, nursing students, and nurse assisting students, enhancing their readiness for high-acuity care in cardiovascular ICU.
- Delivered bedside clinical instruction and competency development, fostering critical thinking and emergency response skills for safe management of complex cardiovascular patients.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical skills and hospital protocols.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided high-acuity critical care to postoperative cardiothoracic patients following CABG, valve surgery, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, and other complex cardiovascular procedures.
- Managed mechanical ventilation and advanced cardiovascular support/monitoring devices, ensuring optimal patient stability during critical care.
- Performed continuous invasive hemodynamic monitoring and administered/itrated vasoactive and inotropic infusions including epinephrine, norepinephrine, dobutamine, and milrinone.
- Administered anticoagulants, analgesics, and blood products and rapidly recognized and responded to acute clinical deterioration and emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiothoracic surgeons and intensivists, to develop and implement individualized care plans for postoperative patients.
- Provided patient and family education regarding cardiovascular disease, postoperative recovery, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning.
- Earned multiple DAISY Award nominations, reflecting commitment to providing exceptional patient care in high-acuity settings.
Nurse Extern - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted RNs in caring for critically ill and postoperative cardiac patients in a 14-bed CVICU by performing vital signs monitoring, facilitating patient mobility, conducting focused assessments, and documenting care.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments and basic care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided support during medical procedures and examinations.
Patient Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered direct patient care, monitoring vital signs and blood glucose, managing intake/output, assisting with ADLs, repositioning, ambulation, transport, and ensuring patient safety.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
Field Coordinator / Labor Foreman
Holder Construction Company LLC
Phoenix, AZ
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated construction planning, scheduling, safety measures, and quality control to ensure project compliance and safety. Secured regional Safety Awards by upholding rigorous safety and compliance standards across all projects.
Human Intelligence Collection Analyst / Manager
United States Army Special Operations Command
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Supported specialized ground-team operations in Central Africa and Afghanistan; managed intelligence personnel in complex operational environments to ensure mission success. Collected, analyzed, and disseminated critical intelligence to senior military leadership and federal agencies, enhancing operational effectiveness. Exhibited leadership, communication, risk management, and decision-making under pressure, contributing to successful mission outcomes. Awarded six Army Commendation Medals.
- Analyzed collection accounts to ensure compliance with military regulations.
- Developed strategies for efficient processing of outstanding debts and payments.
- Coordinated communication between units regarding collection procedures and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZNurse Assisting Certification -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZAssociate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Critical Care: Cardiovascular ICU Open-Heart Recovery CABG Mechanical Ventilation Hemodynamic Monitoring IABP Impella Swan-Ganz Arterial/Central Lines Infusion management Blood Products Anticoagulation Code response
- Interventional Radiology: Moderate Sedation Angiography Thrombectomy Embolization Biopsies Drain Placement Vascular Access Pre/Post-Procedure Care Hemodynamic monitoring Radiation Safety
- Patient safety protocols
- Professional: Clinical Precepting
- Professional: Clinical Precepting Patient education Critical Thinking Patient Advocacy Team collaboration Infection control Cerner EMR
- Moderate sedation
- Patient assessment
Certification
Registered Nurse: Arizona Board of Nursing - Multistate License, Exp. 04/2027, Certifications: ACLS | BLS | Open Heart Recovery | Impella | IABP | EKG/Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Banner Boswell Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2024
Nurse Extern - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
Field Coordinator / Labor Foreman
Holder Construction Company LLC
07.2018 - 07.2019
Human Intelligence Collection Analyst / Manager
United States Army Special Operations Command
03.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Estrella Mountain Community College
Nurse Assisting Certification -
Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Phoenix