Stephanie Sorrentino
Patchogue,NY
Summary
A nursing leader proficient in optimizing patient care, and ensuring compliance with company regulations. Skilled in improving operational efficiencies and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong background in training, organization, time management, policy development and quality assurance initiatives. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Oversaw, planned and assigned workload to a 76 person nursing team of both RN and LPNs across 19 high volume infusion centers.
Head Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Managed 19 nurses and nursing activities in a 26 chair outpatient infusion center by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Hematology & Oncology Infusion RN
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic's and intravenous medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Efficiently managed a 10-12 patient daily assignment compiled of benign hematology, solid and liquid malignancies from early to end stage disease.
- Obtained peripheral and central line access, admixed all assigned patient medications, managed inventory, maintained real time documentation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Utica University
Utica, NY12.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
North Brunswick, NJ03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Setauket, NY05.2017
Skills
- Nursing management & Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and guidance
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality improvement initiatives
- PIV and Central line access and maintenance
Certification
- New York State Board of Nursing License August 2017-Present
- American Heart Association (BLS)- Expires March 2027
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- GCP Research Certification
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2024 - Current
Head Nurse
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
03.2020 - 03.2024
Hematology & Oncology Infusion RN
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
01.2018 - 03.2020
Masters of Science - Nursing
Utica University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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