Kathleen DiGiacomo
Norwood
Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
Media, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving compliance rates among nursing staff.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health - Riddle
Media, PA
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety of patients within care environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care plans effectively.
- Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Palliative care awareness
- Team coordination
Accomplishments
- MLH Fellow in EBP
- MLH Fellow in Palliative Care
Certification
- Geriatric
- Oncology Nursing Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health - Riddle
07.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
West Chester University of Pennsylvania