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Sara Prozzillo

Windermere,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Orlando Health
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed quality care for patients with a gynecology oncology diagnosis.
  • Advised and educated patients and caregivers of proper 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.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse

BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 28 unit medical-surgical unit with emphasis on urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
  • Led patient care team and served as charge nurse.

Clinical Assistant

Gulf Coast Retina Center
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Aided in clinical care and maintained patient well-being across several areas and locations.
  • Assisted patients with basic care and provided excellent service.
  • Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College Of Nursing
5 2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL
4 2016

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Precepting
  • Patient Management
  • Data Collection
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Care Plan Development
  • Patient Discharge
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient education and counseling

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.

Certification

-BLS certification: expires 10/2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Orlando Health
04.2021 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2021

Clinical Assistant

Gulf Coast Retina Center
01.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College Of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University Of South Florida

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