Siri Costello
Eustis,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with CVICU,ICU,ED,PCU,PACU, specialty.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/PRN Staff Nurse
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
Inverness, FL
01.2007 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
- Responded to questions and managed communications with patients and Administration/and nurse managers.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- When working in Float pool Capacity delivered the full scope of direct patient care.
- Crossed trained throughout Medtele and Progressive units and Emergency
- Specialty training Cvicu and Pacu
Staff Nurse/Nurse, CVICU
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
06.2003 - 12.2006
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
StarMed Staffing
Sarasota, FL
01.2000 - 06.2003
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Mobile Dialysis
Sanford, FL
06.1998 - 04.2000
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Provide Hemodialysis to acute care patients in the greater Orlando area hospitals
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff Registered Nurse Cvicu
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Sanford, FL
11.1995 - 04.1998
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU/Relief Shift Supervisor
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
08.1987 - 11.1995
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse Cvicu
Star Med Staffing
Sandiego , FL
01.1987 - 08.1987
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Staff Registered Nurse CVICU
Adventist Health System Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.1983 - 12.1986
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Staff Registered Nurse Ricu
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
St Petersburg, Florida
03.1980 - 01.1983
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY05.1977
Skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Motivated
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Team building
Certification
Licensed Nursing Florida - April 2022-2024
Acls April 2022-2024
Pals April 2022-2024
BLS April 2022-2024
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/PRN Staff Nurse
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse/Nurse, CVICU
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
06.2003 - 12.2006
Critical Care Travel Nurse
StarMed Staffing
01.2000 - 06.2003
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Mobile Dialysis
06.1998 - 04.2000
Staff Registered Nurse Cvicu
Central Florida Regional Hospital
11.1995 - 04.1998
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU/Relief Shift Supervisor
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
08.1987 - 11.1995
Travel Registered Nurse Cvicu
Star Med Staffing
01.1987 - 08.1987
Staff Registered Nurse CVICU
Adventist Health System Orlando
01.1983 - 12.1986
Staff Registered Nurse Ricu
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
03.1980 - 01.1983
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Webster University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ulster County Community College
Licensed Nursing Florida - April 2022-2024
Acls April 2022-2024
Pals April 2022-2024
BLS April 2022-2024
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