Rochella Garofalo, BSN RN
Kirkville,NY
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 1.5 years experience in medical surgical nursing. Exhibits a vast experience in providing comprehensive patient care to a diverse patient population. Demonstrates an expertise in patient care coordination, working effectively in an interdisciplinary team, interpersonal skills, as well as prioritization of patient driven quality outcomes. Committed to providing high quality patient care and passionate about patient advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Crouse Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Security Dispatcher
LeMoyne College
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Enhanced security response times by efficiently dispatching officers to incidents and alarms.
- Reduced false alarms by accurately verifying alarm activations through CCTV monitoring and communication with site personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls, ensuring timely follow-up on pending issues and seamless shift transitions.
- Improved communication between security teams by implementing a standardized radio protocol for incident reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2020
High School Diploma -
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
East Syracuse, NY06.2016
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
- Compassionate Care
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse: NYS Board of Nursing
- CPR
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Crouse Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Security Dispatcher
LeMoyne College
02.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
LeMoyne College
High School Diploma -
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School