Savannah Zell

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.

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

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)