Nicholas Cappella
Hydrate Medical
Raleigh
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Registered nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate, safe care and reliability.
Work History
Registered Nurse
11 Months- Perform patient assessments and determine appropriate IV hydration protocols
- Administer IV fluids, vitamin injections, and medications using sterile technique
- Monitor vital signs and documente patient responses throughout treatment
- Educate patients on hydration therapy, wellness services, and post-treatment care
Registered Nurse : Adult Emergency Department
1 Year 8 Months- Magnet status recognized hospital, Level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, chest pain center certified, 60 bed adult emergency department
- Provide total comprehensive care based upon a plan of care. The plan of care is based upon the RN's assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.
- Float in a variety of areas throughout the adult emergency department on a daily basis such as adult trauma bays, the waiting room, rapid care (Urgent Care setup area of department), and regular adult emergency department areas.
- Provide high-volume trauma care to the nation's sixth busiest adult emergency department in the nation
- Coordinate patient care in a fast-paced unit ensuring safe outcomes and appropriate interventions
- Apply skills such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC on a routine basis
Professional Staff Nurse: Emergency Department
2 Years 1 Month- Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (2020-2023), Primary Stroke Center, 4-time Magnet Status Recognition – The most in the UPMC health system
- 26-Bed Emergency Department & 8 bed Observation Unit – Provided patient care to a diverse patient population including geriatrics, pediatrics, women’s health, surgical, trauma/critical care, psychiatric, and medical patients
- Triaged and assessed patients based on needs and acuity, assisting in a wide range of conditions
- Managed critical patients and collaborated with the healthcare team of providers, nurses, patient care technicians, radiology, and other units/hospitals to implement appropriate care
- Applied skills such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV insertion, NG tube insertion, urinary catheter insertion, moderate sedation management, wound dressings/changes, medication administration, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, rapid assessments, etc.
- Floated to 8 bed observation unit about twice a month and managed stable, medical-surgical patients
Advanced Patient Care Technician: Emergency Department
2 Years 1 Month- Provided direct patient care to an assignment between 13-26 patients
- Performed skills such as IV insertion and removal, straight-sticks, intermittent & foley catheter insertion and removal, 12-lead EKG’s, placing patients on monitor and obtaining vital signs, blood sugars, bladder scanning, monitoring intake & output, and assistance with bathing
- Reported any changes to the registered nurse
Student Nurse Intern: Emergency Department
2 Months- Followed a preceptor (Registered Nurse) in a 10-week program designed for nursing students to prepare to be an independent, working nurse upon graduation
- Performed physical assessments and documented findings while reporting changes to preceptor
- Administered oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications with the supervision of my preceptor and assessed for adverse reactions and therapeutic responses
- Responded to stroke codes, cardiac arrests, and trauma alerts with the assistance/supervision of my preceptor
Nurse Intern
9 Months- Shadowed the RN's, PA, and Dr. Labrasca during surgical consults and saw the individualized care plans for patients
- Shadowed the PA injector while performing procedures such as injections of neurotoxins and dermal fillers, performing microneedling with PRP, performing laser skin treatments and laser hair removal, and body laser treatments.
- Shadowed Dr. LaBrasca in the OR while he performed various surgical procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks, rhinoplasties, fat grafting, and blepharoplasties.
- Shadowed follow-up appointments in office to monitor patient outcomes and implement appropriate interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- School of Nursing
- GPA: 3.67, Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Strong patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Team coordination
Communication
Patient education and counseling
Certification
- North Carolina RN License #373253
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Graduate of UPMC Nurse Residency Program
- Former member of UPMC St. Margaret's council for inclusion, equity, and diversity.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hydrate Medical
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse : Adult Emergency Department
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
09.2024 - 05.2026Read More
Professional Staff Nurse: Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Advanced Patient Care Technician: Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Student Nurse Intern: Emergency Department
UPMC Carlisle
05.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Nurse Intern
LaBrasca Plastic Surgery
08.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Clarion University of Pennsylvania (Now Pennwest Clarion)
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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