VERNA ANN CICHETTI
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and electronic health system knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse (Electrophysiology Lab)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities include ensuring that pre-procedure documentation, assessment, and patient preparation are completed
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary medical team for intra-procedural assessment, monitoring of patient’s hemodynamic status, and administration of medications
- Provide perioperative care for complex cardiac procedures such as cardioversion, pacemaker/ICD implantation, cardiac ablations, and left appendage closure device placement.
Charge Nurse
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsibilities included supervision of the EP Lab RN staff and other ancillary staff during the shift
- Managed staff assignments and patient scheduling to ensure the unit’s coverage and flow
- Assessed and addressed the physical and emotional needs of patients and families and ensured that patient complaints were promptly resolved
- Served as a resource for the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient, safe, and quality of care
- Provided patients with pre-procedures and discharge instructions
- Involved in the interview process for possible new staff hires.
Staff Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab)
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Responsibilities included pre- and post-procedural preparation, assessment, and care for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiological study patients
- Administered interventional procedures for cardiac diagnostic & intervention catheterization, implantation of implantable defibrillators, pacemakers, and radio-frequency ablations
- Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring and significant condition changes of patients intra and postoperative
- Initiated and coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for patient discharge planning.
Clinical Staff Nurse
Dr. Karakashian Medical Clinic
Glendale, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments, diagnoses, medical treatments, and referrals to ensure the quality of care for patients with general medical conditions, most especially cardiac, pulmonary, and diabetes management
- Educated patients and collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, quality care and outcomes regarding treatment plans and follow-up care.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Golden Age Home Health
Northridge, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Performed independent health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental, social, and environmental health status
- Provided necessary interventions according to assessments attained
- Created case management for clients by developing care plans, and consulting with other healthcare providers such as physicians, social workers, and physical and/or occupational therapists.
Staff nurse (Cardiac Step-Down)
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities included taking charge of delivering coordinated nursing care for patients or assigned groups of patients, especially pre and post-cardiac surgery, catheterization, pacemaker and ICD placements, and other cardiac-related procedures
- Supervised and directed the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment
- Provided acute and close monitoring of adults pre- and post-operative cardiac surgeries, procedures, and acute or chronic cardiac diseases
- Provided comprehensive education for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and collaborated with surgeons, cardiologists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimum patient care.
Education
Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – In progress -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Presidential Honors -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Cerner
- Epic
- Novell Power charting
- Perminova
- Encapture
- Cupid Procedural Charting
- English
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Awards
- Daisy Award - Glendale Adventist Medical Center
- Daisy Award (2023) – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Magnet Champion – Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)
- Employee of the Month – EP Lab (September 2022) – VUMC
- PI leader for the unit’s pharmaceutical concerns – Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Nursing preceptor for RN Interns and Nursing Students
- BCLS & ACLS Certified
- AACN Member
- RN NY State License: 618526-1 - Active
- TN State RN License: 244742 Active
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Staff Nurse (Electrophysiology Lab)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
01.2016 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab)
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2020
Clinical Staff Nurse
Dr. Karakashian Medical Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Home Health Registered Nurse
Golden Age Home Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
Staff nurse (Cardiac Step-Down)
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – In progress -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Presidential Honors -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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