Savannah Zell
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC)
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner graduate 2026, with 5+ years of RN experience in high-acuity cardiac telemetry and congestive heart failure care. Extensive clinical training in hospitalist medicine, critical care, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Skilled in advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based management of complex acute and chronic conditions. Known for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Experience
Hospitalist Medicine – Clinical Training - St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT & UConn Health, Farmington, CT - Hartford, CT & Farmington, CT
(2025-05 - 2026-03)
311 Hours
- Managed acutely ill adults with complex comorbidities, developing differential diagnoses and guiding diagnostic workups and treatment planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) – Clinical Training - Hartford Hospital - Hartford, CT
(2025-08 - 2025-10)
128.5 Hours
- Provided care for post–cardiac surgery and heart transplant patients, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support devices, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive infusions; participated in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Performed removal of invasive lines and chest tubes, supported removal of intra-aortic balloon pump at bedside ensuring adherence to sterile technique and monitoring for post-removal complications.
Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU) – Clinical Training - St. Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT
(2025-10 - 2025-10)
122 Hours
- Managed trauma and critically ill patients with multi-organ dysfunction in a high-acuity ICU setting.
- Assisted with insertion of nasogastric (NG) and orogastric (OG) tubes and arterial lines; performed arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling.
Palliative Care – Clinical Training - St. Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT
(2026-01 - 2026-01)
20 Hours
- Supported pain and symptom management and participated in goals-of-care discussions.
Cardiology – Clinical Training - UConn Health - Farmington, CT
(2026-02 - 2026-04)
140 Hours
- Managed cardiovascular patients and interpreted EKGs, labs, and diagnostic studies to guide treatment
Cardiothoracic Surgery – Clinical Training - UConn Health - Farmington, CT
(2026-04 - 2026-04)
30 Hours
- Participated in perioperative and post-operative cardiothoracic surgical care and follow up
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry/Congestive Heart Failure - Trinity Health of New England – St. Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT
(2020-10 - 2026-02)
- Delivered high-acuity cardiac telemetry and heart failure care in a Level I trauma hospital
- Performed continuous cardiac monitoring with rapid intervention for clinical deterioration
- Managed GDMT and complex medication regimens
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care planning
- Educated patients and families to reduce readmissions
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staff
Substitute School Nurse - Regional School District No. 8 - Hebron, CT
(2020-10 - 2022-06)
- Managed acute and chronic pediatric conditions and school-based emergencies
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - University of Connecticut (2026-05)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) - Charter Oak State College (2022-05)
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN) - Capital Community College (2020-05)
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice - Manchester Community College (2015-12)
