Maria Iacoboni
Belle Vernon
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated Registered Nurse with Emergency Department experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in emergency assessment, triage, critical care interventions, and multidisciplinary collaboration, providing safe and compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Demonstrated leadership through roles as a Preceptor and TAP Mentor, supporting the professional growth and development of nursing students and newly hired nurses. Active participant in the Clinical Ladder Program, Unit Council, and Hospital Emergency Response Council, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, emergency preparedness, and nursing excellence. Committed to evidence-based practice and professional advancement through involvement in the Emergency Nurses Association and specialty certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hills, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide rapid, high-quality assessment, stabilization, and treatment for patients across all acuity levels in a high-volume Emergency Department.
- Perform comprehensive triage utilizing evidence-based protocols to prioritize patient care and improve departmental flow.
- Manage multiple critical patients simultaneously, including trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, respiratory, and behavioral health emergencies.
- Administer IV medications, blood products, and continuous infusions while closely monitoring patient response and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Perform advanced emergency nursing interventions including cardiac monitoring, airway management, wound care, splinting, venipuncture, and emergency resuscitation.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to support safe and compliant patient care.
- Serve as a Preceptor for newly hired nurses, facilitating clinical orientation, competency development, and successful integration into emergency nursing practice.
- Serve as a TAP Mentor, providing guidance, support, and professional development for nursing students and novice nurses transitioning into clinical practice.
- Apart of the Clinical Ladder.
- Active member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), promoting evidence-based emergency nursing practice and ongoing professional development.
- Participate in the department's Unit Council, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, staff engagement, and patient care outcomes.
- Serve on the hospital's Emergency Response Council, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance emergency preparedness, response protocols, and patient safety initiatives.
Nurse Extern
Jefferson Hills, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Triaged incoming patients based on level of injury or illness.
- Monitored, documented, and communicated patient conditions using electronic medical records.
- Executed tasks including 12 lead electrocardiogram set-up and capture, peripheral intravenous line placement, cardiac monitoring, procurement of vital signs, blood glucose level testing, urinary HCG dipstick testing.
- Obtained specimens for laboratory analysis via blood culture/venipuncture, throat culture, urine collection, and nasal swab.
- Performed wound care.
- Placed urinary catheters in male and female patients.
- Assisted in urgent transition of patient care from emergency medical services to inpatient emergency staff services.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted nurses with medication administration, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and set-up and maintenance of infusion pumps/equipment.
Nurse Intern
Monongahela, PA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted nurses with insulin injections and obtaining blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing and changing of linens. Supported patient comfort by maintaining clean bedding.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs including weight documentation.
- Delivered support with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
- Maintained medication, nutrition, and physical fitness regimens for patients.
- Interacted with patients and their families to promote a supportive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Skills
Emergency Nursing
Triage
Critical Care Assessment
IV Therapy
Cardiac Monitoring
12-Lead EKG Acquisition
Venipuncture
Specimen Collection
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Wound Care
Splinting
Urinary Catheterization
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Precepting & Mentorship
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
06.2023 - 08.2023
Nurse Intern
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University