NANCY C CACCIOTTI
Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care. Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients of all ages. Known for strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive both independently and as a collaborative team member. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with a passion for providing exceptional patient care in high-acuity environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Paediatric Step-Up Unit
Health Sciences North
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Delivered hands-on support for critical pediatric cases throughout various hospital units.
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries, delivering critical neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, providing guidance and hands-on support during the care of critically ill pediatric patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in accordance with hospital protocols and legal standards.
- Ensured accurate and efficient communication among care teams during emergencies to optimize outcomes for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Provided high-quality care to several critical patients concurrently, prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, NICU/Paediatrics
Health Sciences North
06.1999 - 08.2024
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Used local, inhalation, or intravenous on patients.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates.
- Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Tracked patients during anesthesia and reported on conditions.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
College Boréal
Sudbury, Ontario04.1999
Skills
- Chart updating
- Strong communication skills
- Direct nursing care
- Discharge coordination
- Case management
- Infection control knowledge
- Time management
- Patient Safety
- Treatment planning
- Feeding assistance
- Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Documentation
- Flexibility of adapting to change
- Physical endurance of working 12 hour shifts
- Staff Supervision
- Patient assessment
- Family education
- Ventilator support
- Vitals monitoring
- Training staff
- Charge role
- Pyxis System
- Preventative Health
- Medication and IV administration
- Versatility in clinical roles and responsibilities
- Proper patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Training in W.H.I.M.S
- Central line training
- Intravenous therapy training
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Mechanical ventilation training
- BLS and AED certified
- Indigenous cultural training
- Workers Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Paediatric Step-Up Unit
Health Sciences North
08.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, NICU/Paediatrics
Health Sciences North
06.1999 - 08.2024
Diploma - Registered Nurse
College Boréal
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