Teresa Passarella
Riverview,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Apprentice
Baycare - Saint Joseph's South ER
10.2020 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and documented in the patients electronic medical record under nursing supervision.
Patient Care Technician
BayCare - Saint Joseph's Childrens Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Medical Assistant
SevaMed Institute
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Performed procedures each day such as EKG's, Urine analysis, IVNT, and Phlebotomy
Medical Assistant
Neuro Pain Medical Center
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
Ruskin12.2023
Medical Assisting -
Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
Tampa, FL05.2007
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Emergency Situations
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Prioritizing Patients
Accomplishments
- Assisted physicians and nurses in responding to multiple life-threatening situations.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Mentored junior staff during their orientation process.
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Nurse Apprentice
Baycare - Saint Joseph's South ER
10.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
BayCare - Saint Joseph's Childrens Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
SevaMed Institute
10.2011 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant
Neuro Pain Medical Center
11.2009 - 10.2011
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
08.2006 - 09.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
Medical Assisting -
Everest University - Tampa
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
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