Stella Bevilacqua

• Provide daily health services to a diverse student population, including medically fragile students and those with chronic conditions.
• Perform assessments, triage, and emergency response for injuries, illness, and behavioral health needs.
• Manage diabetes care, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and student education.
• Maintain accurate documentation, health records, and communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for IEP/504 planning and student support.
• Provide health education and promote safe, inclusive school environments.
• Support families with resources, referrals, and clear communication during health concerns.

Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and employed empathetic communication to facilitate patient recovery in critical conditions such as acute respiratory failure, necrotizing enterocolitis, and premature acute renal failure.

Integrated standard concepts throughout the perioperative phases while ensuring the efficient management of subordinate staff.

oProvided efficient assistance to physicians and anesthesiologists to ensure timely patient preparation and accurate line placement.

Directed nursing services for assigned patients while effectively monitoring the timely preparation and maintenance of clinical records.

• Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
• Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.

• Imparted well-versed clinical knowledge and leadership in the daily management and training of nursing staff to maintain quality care services.
• Provided clinical education and service orientation for nurses, scrub technicians, medical students, and travelers to the operating room.
• Assessed the learning needs of new and current nursing staff while contributing to the development of unit-based education plans.
• Demonstrated effective leadership to ensure staff compliance with safe and quality care standards in a team-oriented environment.
• Developed and implemented onboarding processes for new nurse graduates, focusing on standard procedures and nursing practices.
• Participated in the committee that manages staff hiring, delineates education standards, and leads learning strategies for nursing staff.
• Fostered professional development while developing supportive and encouraging relationships between all healthcare providers.
• Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.