Shannon Gatto
Owego,NY
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Nurse with a proven history in various pediatric fields, adept in analytical thinking and maintaining a friendly, positive attitude under pressure. Excelled in providing comprehensive care, enhancing treatment strategies, and educating families on health management. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective communication and innovative care solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Stay at Home Parent/In Home Daycare Provider
2022.03 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Private Contractor
2020.09 - 2022.03
- Maintained growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Worked closely with social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Pediatric Nurse
Lourdes Pediatrics
2019.03 - 2020.08
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Utilized nursing process to observe, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Liaised with social workers and other support services to provide comprehensive care and address social and emotional needs.
Campus Nurse
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference
2017.06 - 2019.02
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting TB tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Rehabilitation Unit Nurse
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, rectal, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Broome-Tioga BOCES
Binghamton, NY06.2016
High School Diploma -
Harpursville Central School
Harpursville06.2015
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Networking
- PPE use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
Homemaker
Stay at Home Parent/In Home Daycare Provider
2022.03 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Private Contractor
2020.09 - 2022.03
Pediatric Nurse
Lourdes Pediatrics
2019.03 - 2020.08
Campus Nurse
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference
2017.06 - 2019.02
Rehabilitation Unit Nurse
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2016.08 - 2017.06
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Broome-Tioga BOCES
High School Diploma -
Harpursville Central School
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