Virginia Fitzgerald
Registered Nurse
6 WIcket Street, Coram,NY
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, New York
08.1991 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Operated and monitored critical life support systems and medical devices.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.
- Managed PA catheters, vasoactive drug administration, thrombolytic therapy, and dysrhythmia interpretation.
- Applied evidence-based practices in wound care to prevent infections and promote healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adapt individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and effective health management.
Hospice Nurse per Diem
Northwell Health, Hospice Care Network
Woodbury, NY
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided compassionate care to patients in home and facility settings.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
Mobile Research Nurse, per Diem
PCM Trials
Long Island, NY
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in data collection and documentation for research studies.
- Organized laboratory specimens for analysis at appropriate laboratories or facilities.
- Performed physical exams on research participants according to protocol requirements.
- Monitored patient health and reported adverse events to research teams.
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Agencies: All Care/Progressive Nurse/Lloyd Health
Stony Brook, New York
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Per Diem CTICU RN at Stony Brook Medical Center via agency, description of care as above.
ICU Nurse per Diem
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
Patchogue, New York
03.1999 - 09.1999
- Care of SICU and MICU patients, description of care as above.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY08-1991
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year
- Daisy Award
- Star Cards and letters from patients, families and co workers
- JCAHO Heart Failure Certification
- Heart Failure Re-Admission Study
- Get with the Guidelines, Silver and Gold Awards
- Out Patient Cardiac Rehab Coordinator, increased participation from 4 patients to 24.
- Acting Clinician
Certification
- NYS Nursing License
- ACLS
- BLS
Areas of Training and Work Experience
MICU 2019-present Stony Brook Medicine
Out Patient Hospice Care per Diem Weekends 2018-2020 Hospice Care Network/Northwell Health
Mobile Research Nurse per Diem 2019-2020 PCM Trials
PACU 2015-2019 Stony Brook Medicine
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Center 2011-2015 Stony Brook Medicine
Endoscopy 2009-2011 Stony Brook Medicine
Coordinator for our Out Patient Cardiac Rehab. Center 2004-2009 Stony Brook Medicine
CTICU at Stony Brook via Agency 2001-2004 Progressive Care Staffers, All Care, Lloyd Health Care
CCU/MICU 1994-2000 Stony Brook Medicine
SICU/MICU 1999 per Diem Brookhaven Memorial Hospital (NYU Langone)
Infectious Disease and AIDS Treatment Center 1991-1994 Stony Brook Medicine
Continuing Education
- Advanced Health Care Assessment & Nursing Research Empire State College
- Stony Brook Leaders at Every Level
- Legal Nurse Consultant with Vickie Milazzo
- Cadaver Course at SCCC Dr. Peter Smith
- Stony Brook Preceptor Course 1 & 2
- Mobile Research Nurse
- IRB Certification (not current) Citibank
- LVAD In service
- Overview of Impella and TAVR in service
- 6 week Critical Care Course
- EKG Interpretation ANCC
- Yearly and ongoing education with Stony Brook including stroke recertification and infection control
Participation
- Instructor at the the Cardiac Care Institute
- CHF Lecturer for Cheju Halla College Knowledge Exchange Program
- Go Heart Week Lecturer
- Volunteer at Stony Brook Endoscopy Course
- Volunteer at Mall Walk
- CQI Heart Failure Committee
- Quality Assurance Committee
- Infectious Disease Committee
Skills
- Training: Hemodynamic Monitoring, CVVHD, Ventilators, ET Tubes, Tracheostomies, BIpap, Cpap, Hiflow, 12 lead EKG, Telemetry, Bolts, Ventricular Drains, Shunts, IABP's, Zoll Cardioversion, Defibrillation, AED, Swan Ganz Catheters, Introducer, Sheath, Arterial Lines, Central Lines, PICC Lines, Midlines, Portacaths, Permacath, Broviac/Hickman Lines, Epidurals, AV Fistulas, Chest Tubes, Pig Tails, Cardiac Windows, Pacemakers, Suction, Glucometer, NGT placement and use, Peg/JG tubes, Ostomy, Nephrostomy, Suprapubic tube, Foley, IV placement, phlebotomy, Wound Care, Wound Vacs, CBI, Bladder Pressure, Chest PT, Suction, Pain management, Comfort Care, Full Assessment, Assist MD with Bronch, Trach, Peg placement and evaluation.
- Exposed to LVAD, Impella and ECMO, Cath Lab further training needed.
- Involved in several Research Studies
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Use of Advanced Clinical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Collaborates with Multi Disciplany Team
- Patient Advocate
- Documentation and Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mobile Research Nurse, per Diem
PCM Trials
12.2018 - 03.2020
Hospice Nurse per Diem
Northwell Health, Hospice Care Network
01.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Agencies: All Care/Progressive Nurse/Lloyd Health
01.2001 - 06.2004
ICU Nurse per Diem
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
03.1999 - 09.1999
RN, Critical Care
Stony Brook University Medical Center
08.1991 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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