Vito Cortese
Athens
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 5+ years of experience, 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
University Cancer & Blood Center
09.2024 - Current
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Senior Care Partner/Nurse Navigator
PruittHealth
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout treatment process for up to 140 residents.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote facility-wide quality and safety initiatives. Managed Champion of Care program.
Registered Nurse
Advantage Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided direct quality care to impoverished peoples including med administration, blood draws, and RN/BHA assessments for over 100 clients.
- Oversaw medication management for three different clinics; including prior authorizations and case management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Neuroscience Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/Float Pool RN
Piedmont Athens Regional
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided direct quality care to diverse patient population including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical treatment of up to six patients
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Chester University
05.2016
Skills
- Records Maintenance
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Patient education
- IV infusion treatments
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
University Cancer & Blood Center
09.2024 - Current
Senior Care Partner/Nurse Navigator
PruittHealth
10.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Advantage Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 10.2023
Neuroscience Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/Float Pool RN
Piedmont Athens Regional
02.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
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