Sharon Dangelo
Awendaw,SC
Summary
Experienced clinical staff leader with 11 years of nursing experience to include that of a high-acuity intensive care unit. Proven leader in patient safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation within clinical environments. Skilled in analyzing adverse events, leading root cause discussions ensuring policy adherence, and driving qualify improvement initiatives to reduce harm. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, conflict resolution, and systems-based problem solving to enhance patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Staff Leader
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted with operational transition from step-down unit to CICU.
- Lead and supervise a team of RN's, PCT's and support staff in a high-acuity cardiac ICU.
- Oversee daily unit operations including staffing assignments, patient flow, and acuity management.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective action plans.
- Ensure compliance with joint commission standards and hospital policies.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new nurses.
- Conduct perform evaluations and coach staff for personal growth.
- Facilitate staff education and competency validation.
- Serve as clinical resource for complex cardiac conditions STEMI, cardiogenic shock, IABP, impella, CRRT, and ventilator management.
- Monitor quality metrics including CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, falls, and pressure injuries.
Relief Staff Leader
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Contributed and assisted in the successful opening of a new step down unit.
- Directed clinical decision-making during high-acuity cardiac emergencies.
- Analyze patient outcome trends to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Partnered with physicians and hospital administration to optimize patient flow.
- Championed evidence-based practice implantation across the unit.
- Served as escalation point for clinical concerns, staffing conflicts, and patient/family complaints.
- Responded to and lead code blue and rapid response events within the unit.
- Led interdisciplinary rounds with cardiology, pharmacy and respiratory teams.
Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
- Collaborated with oncology, palliative, care, pharmacy, and multi disciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Monitored and managed treatment-related complications including neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis, and pain crises.
- Educated patients and families on chemotherapy side effects, symptom management, and discharge planning.
- Provided compassionate end of life care and facilitated goals of care discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of SC
Charleston, SC05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC08-2013
Skills
- Management of high-acuity cardiac patients (post-cardiac surgery, STEMI, heart failure, cardiogenic shock
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, central lines, PA catheters)
- Administration of vasoactive medications and complex IV drips
- Managed lumbar drains
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trained in Management of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella Ventricular assist devices, Left Ventricular Assisted Device (LVAD)
- Trained in ventilator monitoring and airway management in a critical care setting
- Trained in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Timeline
Clinical Staff Leader
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2018 - Current
Relief Staff Leader
Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
11.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of SC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College