Deborah Zecchino

To advance my knowledge base by learning new treatment therapies.

Apheresis Nurse - Brigham & Women's - Boston, MA

(2021-01)

• Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures at Kraft Donor Room - Phlebotomy, IV insertions, and care of Central Venous lines.

Apheresis Nurse - Tufts Medical Center - Boston, MA

(2010-01 - 2021-12)

• Performed therapeutic apheresis procedures at Neely Cell Therapy and Collection Center, including plasma and red cell exchanges, white cell and platelet reductions, stem cell collections, and photopheresis.
• Provided various infusion and transfusion therapy, therapeutic phlebotomy, and autologous blood donations.
• Skilled in the care of central line devices.
• Involved in department QC and chart audits.

Clinical Services Specialist - American Red Cross - Dedham, MA

(1998-01 - 2010-12)

• Performed therapeutic apheresis procedures, including plasma and red cell exchanges, white cell and platelet reductions, and stem cell collections in various hospital settings throughout New England.
• Involved in writing SOPs.
• Managed client data and composed monthly management reports.
• Trained new staff.

Visiting Nurse, Case Manager / Backup Psychiatric Nurse - Visiting Nurse and Community Health - Arlington, MA

(1988-01 - 1998-12)

• Performed skilled nursing services.
• Carried full caseload of adult and children in suburban Boston.
• Heavy use of assessment and teaching skills.

Staff Nurse - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA

(1986-01 - 1988-12)

• Staff nurse on 14 bed unlocked child and adolescent psychiatric unit.

Graduate Credits - Nursing - Simmons College

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse - City College of San Francisco (1985-01)

Bachelor of Science - Human Development - University of Massachusetts, Amherst