Irene Cappelli
Lasalle
Summary
- Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the neonate population medication administration, patient assessments, and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strong collaboration.
- Dynamic nursing professional with over 30 years of experience in neonatal care. Skilled in patient education and mentoring junior staff, driving quality improvement initiatives, and implementing collaborative care plans to optimize health outcomes.
- Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in neonatal care, committed to delivering high-quality patient education and care. Notable for strong leadership in mentoring and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
- Diligent with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
- Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
06.1991 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to Neonatal population and maternal dyad
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care patient care plans.
- Mentored and trained junior nursing staff on best practices and through unit protocols and Tenet polices.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring adherence to all safety standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of care involved in the implementation and development of polices as a council member of the Practice Council.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, identifying critical changes promptly and informing physicians as changes occur.
- Facilitated family education on admission and throughout infant's stay and including discharge education.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care including Student Nurse Immersions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for NICU infants.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth including precepting new hires for the SCN part of orientation.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital
Dearborn, MI
06.1998 - 04.2001
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered skilled nursing care and management for stepdown NICU infants to support optimal health outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota10-2018
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor06-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- EMR systems
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Participated in Past Marketing campaigns
- NRP certified and post Instructor
- BLS certified and post Instructor
- Policy reviewing, and involved in implementation
- DMC Magnet Chair and Council Member
- PNC chair
- Preceptor council member
- On Boarding program
- Nurse of the Year (won twice)
- CLC certified
- Professional Developmental Ladder
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital
06.1998 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
06.1991 - Current
Nursing
Walden University
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology