Veronica Giel-Scocca
Orefield,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2007 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary professionals to provide excellent patient care.
- Educate patient’s and family regarding diagnosis and treatment, including tests, procedures and medications.
- Precept and orientate new hires.
- Serve a charge nurse and team leader.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05.2007
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Telemetry
- Communication skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessment
Accomplishments
Developed, implemented and evaluated an evidence based research project to educate and train staff on patient rounding. Resulting in a 54% fall reduction and a 15%increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Co authored poster, Rounding With A Purpose, and presented at Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Conference 2020
Participated and Co -Chaired both floor specific and hospital wide committees.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2007 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo
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