Gina Tulumello
Camarillo
Summary
Competent and caring RN, offering 12 years of previous emergency room experience as well as 13 years as a paramedic. Ability to perform with speed and accuracy tasks associated with patient care in high volume, high stress emergency room environments including level I and level II trauma centers. Proven history of quick recognition of Code Stroke/STEMI's. The ability to use critical thinking skills from my previous experiences and to advocate for patients, and the fact that I am a team player makes me strongly believe I would be a good fit for the Cottage Hospital SB ED team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Harbor Regional Medical Center
Aberdeen
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition, implementing nursing protocol orders and collaborating with mid level providers to ensure more timely and efficient treatment to help decompress waiting room census; thus improving thorough put of the department.
- Collaboration with unit secretary, ED physicians, and Transport Center, and flight crews for transport of critically ill patients requiring higher level services.
- Cared for critically ill patients requiring intubation, mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring devices.
- Served as a resource person for staff members regarding clinical practices and skills; especially difficult IV starts.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN, Emergency Department
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
RN, Emergency Department
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Effectively managed care of boarded COVID patients in ED until floor admission and delivery of compassionate end of life care when necessary.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and completeness prior to documentation in the medical record.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the delivery of patient care services.
RN, Emergency Department
University Florida Shands
Gainesville
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Efficiently carried out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services in level 1 Trauma Center.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Performed sexual assault examinations and evidence collection per FDLE guidelines.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN, Emergency Department
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and anticipated diagnosis tests, implementing standing orders of newly arrived ED patients across life span of 72 bed level II Trauma Center.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Explained the course of treatment and medications to patients and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects.
RN, Emergency Department
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record system.
RN, Emergency Department
Health First's Palm Bay Hospital: Emergency Room
Palm Bay
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Timely charting of patient assessments, responses to therapies, ensuring prompt administration of medications in very busy 26 bed ED.
- Took initiative to help other team members during times of high patient volumes.
RN, Emergency Department
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Emergency Room
Orlando
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided care of patients of low to high acuity in counties busiest emergency room.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure continuous communication and prompt notification related to patient changes.
RN, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Tamarac
05.2014 - 02.2015
- First job as RN upon graduation of Nursing school.
- Gained knowledge and competency of skills related to Emergency room nursing.
Paramedic II/FTO
Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services
Naples
08.2005 - 04.2013
- Paramedic for county EMS system, responding to over 36,000 911 calls annually.
- Field training officer for newly hired or newly graduated medics.
- Recipient of three Phoenix awards presented by county commissioners.
Paramedic/FTO
American Medical Response
Moorpark
07.2000 - 07.2005
- Responded to 911 calls for citizens of Ventura County, CA.
- Provided pre hospital ALS treatment for patients with wide range of emergent conditions.
- Initiated and coordinated med-evac transport to appropriate trauma receiving centers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College
Naples, FL05-2012
Skills
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
- CPI
- ESI triage system
- Accessing and monitoring PICC, IVAD's, IO, EJ, and other central lines
- EKG interpretation
- IV access techniques
- RSI and Moderate Sedation procedures
- NIHS stroke scale
- SANE training
- TNCC/ENPC
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Harbor Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 12.2025
RN, Emergency Department
St. Mary's Medical Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Manatee Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 09.2021
RN, Emergency Department
University Florida Shands
10.2019 - 11.2020
RN, Emergency Department
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2019
RN, Emergency Department
Gulf Coast Medical Center
09.2016 - 08.2018
RN, Emergency Department
Health First's Palm Bay Hospital: Emergency Room
11.2015 - 08.2016
RN, Emergency Department
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Emergency Room
03.2015 - 11.2015
RN, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2015
Paramedic II/FTO
Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services
08.2005 - 04.2013
Paramedic/FTO
American Medical Response
07.2000 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College