Teresa Visconti
Staten Island
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse emergency department
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Galloway
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and provided immediate care in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Triaged incoming patients based on severity of injuries or illnesses.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Registered Nurse emergency department
Veterans Administration
Brooklyn
06.2007 - 06.2022
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients based on severity of conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and recovery processes.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and communication.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency protocols
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Richmond university medical center
Staten Island
10.1988 - 06.2007
- Provided immediate patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during critical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY 09.1984 - 06.1987
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency triage
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ATLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse emergency department
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse emergency department
Veterans Administration
06.2007 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Richmond university medical center
10.1988 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
09.1984 - 06.1987