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Trisha Mucciante

Mason City,IL

Summary

Registered Nurse with outstanding professionalism and a proven track record at Lincoln Correctional Center and McLean County Jail, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and strong analytical abilities. Excelled in managing change, evidenced by an impeccable work ethic while working toward furthering my educational goals. Expert in multiple clinical skills and detail-oriented processes, significantly enhancing institutional efficiency and inmate rehabilitation outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Corrections

McLean County Jail
07.2024 - Current
  • Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.
  • Supervised and instructed inmates regarding proper use of medications and treatments as prescribed by their physician.
  • Maintained the control and discipline of inmates in all areas of the institution.
  • Skilled in the identification of narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia, using guidance skills and techniques in order to effectively influence the attitudes, behavior and work habits of inmates.
  • Able to work with all types of inmates, including those with emotional disorders and disruptive patterns, in an effective, firm and fair manner.
  • Remained constantly alert and has a special ability for alertness requiring keen mental and physical effort and am aware of group or individual tensions, alert to unpredictable behavior, and generally sensitive to signs of trouble which could result in injury.
  • Possess initiative, sound judgment and a positive approach and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • PRN position working twelve to thirty six hours weekly.

Registered Nurse

Lincoln Correctional Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Responsible for reviewing lab reports and diagnostic studies, with the intention of triaging the needs of inmates for the care from the physician.
  • Stays abreast of changing policy and support organizational development and systematic changes to policies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
  • Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal inmate care and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • PRN position working eight to forty hours weekly.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc.
01.2021 - Current
  • Optimized patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
  • Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
  • Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
  • Reduced surgical complications through thorough patient assessment and timely communication with the surgical team.
  • Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
  • Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Travel nurse working in various hospitals throughout Illinois. Experience in Main OR, CVOR, and Orthopedic Surgery Specialties.
  • Working forty hours weekly with multiple shifts of on call.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Saint John's Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
  • Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication about surgical expectations, progress updates, and postoperative care instructions.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Worked forty hours weekly with multiple on call shifts.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sunny Acres Nursing Home
12.2006 - 12.2017
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Worked forty to fifty hours weekly as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
12.2019

Practical Nursing

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL
12.2006

Skills

  • Manages change effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time and project management
  • Attentive to details
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Exceptional communication skills

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Corrections

McLean County Jail
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lincoln Correctional Center
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Saint John's Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sunny Acres Nursing Home
12.2006 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College

Practical Nursing

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing

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