DOMINICK B CAFARO
Ventura,CA
Summary
Experienced RN renowned for delivering high-quality patient care with a focus on efficiency and productivity. Expertise in case management, wound care, and triaging, coupled with strong competencies in patient education within family practice, pediatrics, and internal medicine. Notable strengths include exceptional communication and strong customer service skills with the ability to coordinate comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
RN II - Ventura County Gov
Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic 2024- Current
- Utilize the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act to assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any changes in patient condition or adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures through continuing education courses, workshops, in-services, seminars, conferences.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their PCP or other specialists when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, lifestyle changes, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists for further evaluation or treatment when needed.
- Provided follow-up care after hospital discharge or referral from a physician office.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
- Reviewed prescriptions and patient records for accuracy prior to filling to ensure patient safety.
- Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
- Answered patient/ doctors' emails, and hospital letters and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
- Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs.
- Monitored immunization records and administered vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications
- Provided follow-through on judgment within the scope of accepted nursing practice
- Provided physician assistance and patient care during examination and treatment
- Assists in training, supervision and evaluation of new and ancillary personnel
- Participate in quality assurance/utilization review or other non-direct patient care nursing assignments
- Document patient treatment and dispensing; makes patient observations; records and reports on all pertinent information, including changes in patient condition and general progress;
Case Manager RN/Public Health RN
Brightstar Staffing Agency 2018-2023
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration, lab blood draws and patient education.
- Managed a caseload of patients receiving various types of intravenous therapies such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, fluids, electrolytes, parenteral nutrition, and pain management medications.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, develop individualized care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Conducted regular follow up visits with patients in order to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
- Observed patients closely during the course of their treatments for signs of adverse reactions or complications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Perioperative RN
Mission Community Hospital 2017-2018
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Educated families about perioperative nursing care practices and procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Registered Nurse -
American Career College Los Angeles
01.2017
Nursing Science
Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CA01.2011
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case management and care coordination
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical Judgment
- HIPPA compliance
- Documentation proficiency, data entry, EMR
- Strong customer service skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- RN license # 95138003 - status: Unrestricted/Active
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
- BLS/CPR/AED -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
- Hospital Fire/ Life Safety -L.A. Fire Department- 2015-Present
Timeline
Nursing Science
Moorpark Community College
- RN license # 95138003 - status: Unrestricted/Active
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
- BLS/CPR/AED -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
- Hospital Fire/ Life Safety -L.A. Fire Department- 2015-Present
RN II - Ventura County Gov
Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic 2024- Current
Case Manager RN/Public Health RN
Brightstar Staffing Agency 2018-2023
Perioperative RN
Mission Community Hospital 2017-2018
Registered Nurse -
American Career College Los Angeles
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