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Work History
Education
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Victoria Branciforti

Victoria Branciforti

Registered Nurse
Severna Park,MD

Summary

I am currently a licensed registered nurse in the state of Maryland looking for suitable employment. Motivated, dependable, and dedicated with more than 31 years of clinical nursing experience in the hospital, community and Hospice settings. A talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Manager Hospice

Hospice Of The Chesapeake
11.2018 - Current
  • Developed interdisciplinary care plans with input from physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimal patient results.
  • Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency by optimizing patient flow and appointment scheduling processes.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
  • Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of nursing staff, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by prioritizing discharge planning and effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.

Performance Improvement Manager

Crofton Care & Rehab Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Developed comprehensive performance improvement plans for consistent growth and success.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for recurring issues, devising corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences effectively.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to align performance improvement objectives with overall organizational strategy and direction.
  • Managed internal audit processes with a focus on identifying potential risks or weaknesses within established workflows.

Performance Improvement Manager

FUTURE CARE HEALTH CORPORATION
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Work as a leader and innovator on improving care and services as well as the risk manager and/or infection control coordinator for the facility
  • Track identified departmental and multi-departmental problems until resolved
  • Monitor and reports cases of infectious illnesses i.e.: diarrhea, flu
  • Coordinates the vaccination program to ensure residents and staff receive vaccinations as needed
  • Monitor and coordinates all aspects of Exposure Control Plan and Tuberculosis Plan including adherence to regulatory policies and procedures
  • Ensures all infection control documentation is maintained in a retrieval manner
  • A resource to the clinical team and utilizes the nursing process to promote improved nursing practice and quality resident care
  • Promote effective relationships and communication with all staff, residents and families
  • Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the facility.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for recurring issues, devising corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences effectively.
  • Improved company performance by identifying and addressing process inefficiencies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Managed internal audit processes with a focus on identifying potential risks or weaknesses within established workflows.

RN PACU

Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
  • Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
  • Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.

RN, trauma post anesthesia care unit

University of Maryland Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for the care of post trauma patients that have experienced a surgical procedure
  • Patient assignments include a wide range of diagnoses surgical in nature, including multiple orthopedic repairs, vascular repairs, repair of penetrating chest and abdominal injuries, post crainioplasties, post facial trauma repair including plastic surgeries, reconstructive and flap procedures
  • Responsible for monitoring, assessing and providing care for patients that need airway monitoring and have temporary and/or permanent airways and may be ventilator dependent post-operatively
  • Served in the charge nurse role in the recovery environment which includes coordination of care for our post op population, making staffing assignments, assisting with direction of patient flow from the operating rooms, and coordinating with the anesthesia medical team for patient care needs.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

RN, Assistant Dept Manager Critical Care Unit

Prince Georges Hospital Center
01.1987 - 06.2008
  • Served in both the clinical registered nurse role as well as the assistant Dept manager role in the Intensive Care unit of this trauma community hospital of approximately 350 bed facility
  • Including multiple trauma patients, surgical, neurosurgical and medical patients
  • As a clinician at the bedside I provided care for 1-2 patients of extreme acuity., monitoring cardiac, respiratory, and neurological functioning
  • The patient population included multiple trauma, multiple organ system failure patients, respiratory failure patients including both from trauma, COPD, acute infections and neoplasms, acute stroke patients, patients experiencing sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, vascular injuries and repairs, and neurosurgical procedures including post anuerysm clipping, ventriculostomy placement, and crainiotomies with ICP monitoring
  • As assistant department manager I was accountable for the provision of care for the patients of a 24 bed Intensive care unit
  • The responsibilities included making staffing assignments, coordinating the patient flow in and out of the unit, conducting performance evaluations for staff members, clinical orientation supervisor of newly hired staff, chairperson for theeducation committee of the unit, and overseer for the adherence of unit protocols and practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing

Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY
05.1985

Skills

ACLS INSTRUCTOR 1989-2008

WOUND CARE CERTIFIED 2015-2019

  • Managerial Experience 1997- PRESENT
  • Nurse Education Program Development PRECEPTOR IN CRITICAL CARE 1990- 1997
  • Developing Training Programs CNA INSTRUCTOR 2017- 2019
  • Team Management CURRENT CLINICAL MANAGER FOR TEAM OF 100 PATIENTS

Keywords

  • Performance Improvement Manager
  • Licensed registered nurse
  • Clinical nursing experience
  • Hospital
  • Nursing
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Trauma post anesthesia care unit
  • RN
  • Intensive care unit
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • CCRN Certification
  • ACLS Instructor

References

  • Dana Neel Clinical Manager Hospice of the Chesapeake 410-206-9579
  • Jen Durm McKeown Clinical Manager Hospice of the Chesapeake 443-995-4465
  • Dr. Gayle Schantzen 208-741-0335 Hospice of the Chesapeake Medical Team yatahli23@yahoo.com/

Timeline

Clinical Manager Hospice - Hospice Of The Chesapeake
11.2018 - Current
Performance Improvement Manager - Crofton Care & Rehab Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
Performance Improvement Manager - FUTURE CARE HEALTH CORPORATION
05.2013 - 05.2016
RN PACU - Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
07.2010 - 06.2013
RN, trauma post anesthesia care unit - University of Maryland Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2010
RN, Assistant Dept Manager Critical Care Unit - Prince Georges Hospital Center
01.1987 - 06.2008
Keuka College - Bachelor of Science Nursing, Nursing
Victoria BrancifortiRegistered Nurse