Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Achieved my CCRN certification in Sept. 2010
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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Pamela Pappa

Nurse
Casselberry,FL

Summary

Well-qualified [Staff RN) with full RN [Florida) credentials and extensive experience in ICU,NICU and PCU settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Hardworking nursing professional bringing ten+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to ICU patients. Knowledgeable about EMR., pre-op and post-op patients, and Epilepsy patients pre and post special treatment or new , medication trials. Requirements and skills at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Enthusiastic Staff RN., knowledgeable in health screenings and treating patients with Neurological or Medical conditions. Well-trained professional with talents in monitoring, phlebotomy ,Ventilator, tracheostomy and infusing IV drips and TPN.. Highly experienced in the ICU, NICU and PCU Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Experienced RN with over 38 years of experience in all ICU areas except for Pediatric or Neo-natal patients... Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Dynamic [Job Title] bringing [Number] years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Care Provider

Bayada Home Health
10.2011 - Current
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.

Charge Nurse

Winter Park Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2010
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Staff Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
10.1999 - 02.2000
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL
05.1980

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medication Administration
  • Teaching
  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Infection Control
  • Bathing
  • Telemetry
  • Patient Bathing
  • Disease Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient Management
  • Infection control measures
  • Vaccine administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Resource Allocation
  • Wound Care
  • EMR Systems

Accomplishments

ACLS helped to collaborate with the on-call Physician and the Rapid Response Team.

Affiliations

  • Rotary International

Achieved my CCRN certification in Sept. 2010

I joined AACN in1980, and in 1990 it helped introduce me to the Rotary Club via Celebration Hospital. The goal was to promote health education and opportunities to the clients we served.

Additional Information

I have always been certified in ACLS, BLS, First Aid, a member of , AACN , CCRN, and. where ever I have lived I enjoyed and participated in local community interests. I hope to secure another home health position and prefer the night shift.

Certification

  • Area of Emergency Preparedness-Maintain Airway 07-09-20 1.0 contact hour
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Home Health Care Provider

Bayada Home Health
10.2011 - Current

Charge Nurse

Winter Park Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2010

Staff Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
10.1999 - 02.2000

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Suburban College of Cook County
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