Terry Ricci
Hughesville,PA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 40 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of most treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VICU RN
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2014 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in a high acuity setting, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Susquehanna Health System
03.2008 - 02.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
Program Director
California Forensic Medical Group Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Implemented best practices in project management to optimize workflow efficiencies across the organization.
- Developed high-impact programs for optimal results, focusing on strategic planning and execution.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.1990
LPN - Nursing
Williamsport Area Community College
Williamsport, PA05.1976
Skills
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Vitals monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Decision-Making
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Emergency Interventions
- Cardiac monitors
Certification
BLS/ACLS
CCRN
Timeline
VICU RN
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
02.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Susquehanna Health System
03.2008 - 02.2014
Program Director
California Forensic Medical Group Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
LPN - Nursing
Williamsport Area Community College
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