Sarah Orsini RN,PCCN
Belchertown
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with ten years of clinical and leadership experience in telemetry and progressive care settings. PCCN-certified with strong skills in team leadership, cardiac nursing, and patient safety. Proven ability to support staff, coordinate unit operations and deliver high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to telemetry patients, ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring and timely interventions.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and identify clinical deterioration requiring intervention.
- Administer cardiac medications and monitor therapeutic response.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions and medications, facilitating effective discharge planning.
- Monitor patients post Cardiac catheterization and pacemaker placement.
- Mentored new graduate students in clinical skills and patient care techniques, enhancing their competency and confidence.
- Currently training for Charge RN
Charge Nurse Leader
Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations on a 36-bed progressive care unit
- Developed staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency, enhancing unit efficiency.
- Provided leadership, escalation support and clinical guidance to nursing staff.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, case managers, and ancillary services to streamline patient outcomes.
- Mentored RNs transitioning into leadership roles and charge responsibilities.
- Promoted safe patient flow and adherence to regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Managed high-acuity patients including STEMI/NSTEMI, HTN crisis, cardiac arrhythmias, CHF exacerbations, sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, CVA, and drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Interpreted telemetry/EKG findings and escalated care appropriately.
- Managed advanced airway support including CPAP, BIPAP, High-flow oxygen and Vapotherm.
- Titrated cardiac, anticoagulation, insulin, narcan and GI infusions.
- Served as a Clinical Coach supporting RN and LPN competency development.
RN, LPN, CNA
Bright Star Home Health
Bonita Springs
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Provided skilled nursing and hospice care to enhance patient comfort and quality of life in home health environment.
- Executed wound care, administered medications, and supported ventilator/tracheostomy patients to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored patient conditions and relayed clinical updates to supervisor to facilitate timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2015
Practical Nursing -
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL08-2013
Skills
* High Acuity Patient Monitoring
* Patient Assessment
* Drip Titration and Critical Medication
Management
* Quality and Safety Standards
* Escalation and Rapid Response
Leadership
* Unit Flow Coordination
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Staff Supervision and support
* Staffing and patient assignments
* Patient Education
* Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
2 time Daisy award nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse Leader
Lee Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Lee Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2024
RN, LPN, CNA
Bright Star Home Health
08.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Practical Nursing -
Cape Coral Technical College