Sharon Walsh Costello

Highly accomplished Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 35 years of experience in nursing leadership, clinical operations, and patient care. Proven ability to manage nursing units, develop policies, and instruct students. Expertise includes extensive experience in critical care, home health, and nursing home settings.

Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and driving quality improvement initiatives. Seeking to leverage comprehensive clinical and administrative skills to excel as Director of Nursing at Hearth Greenpoint.

Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist - Advanced Practice Nursing - East Syracuse, USA

(2011-04 - 2026-12)

• Provided direct patient care and consultation services, with NPI number billing facilitated through waiver programs utilizing EPACES.

Registered Nurse Evening Supervisor - Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Cortland

(2022-01 - 2022-04)

RN Unit Manager - The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation - Rome, USA

(2021-02 - 2021-05)

• Managed a 40-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Hospice Respite Facility (HRF) unit.

RN Manager of Covid -19 Test Site - Rhino Medical Health - Arlington, Texas, USA

(2020-11 - 2021-02)

R.N. Evening Supervisor - Iroquois Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Jamesville, USA

(2019-11 - 2019-12)

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Advanced Practice Nursing - East Syracuse, USA

(2011-04)

Clinical Instructor - Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES - Liverpool, USA

(2009-06 - 2009-12)

• Instructed Practical Nurse students in clinical skills, documentation, and assessment at assigned healthcare facilities.

Nurse Manager - Central Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Syracuse, USA

(2009-03 - 2029-03)

• Oversaw daily operations and managed administrative responsibilities for a Skilled Rehabilitative Orthopedic Rehab unit.

Nurse manager - Van Dyne Home and Hospital - Syracuse, USA

(2005-09 - 2006-02)

• Managed a 40-bed unit, including Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Hospice Respite Facility (HRF), and Alzheimer's Dementia care.

Nurse Manager - Veterans Administration Hospital - Syracuse, USA

(1990-02 - 2003-03)

• Directed nursing activities for a 33-bed Hematology-Oncology Nursing Unit.
• Contributed to the development of facility policies and procedures through participation in nurse-led groups.

Registered Nurse - Veterans Administration Hospital - Syracuse, USA

(1990-02 - 2003-03)

• Provided critical care to severely ill Veteran patients in a surgical intensive care setting.
• Managed patient care in a combined Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit for critically ill individuals.

Clinical Instructor for a Registered Nurse Program - Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, USA

(1992-09 - 1993-05)

Registered Nurse - Franciscan Certified Home Care(Saint Joseph's Hospital Certified home Care) - Prospect Avenue Syracuse, New York, USA

(1989-09 - 1990-02)

• Supervised a team of Registered Nurses providing case management for home-based pediatric patients requiring high-technical, shift nursing after hospital discharge.
• Authored policies impacting patient care delivery for the agency.

Public Health Nurse - Onondaga County Department of Long Term Care Services - Syracuse, USA

(1981-11 - 1989-09)

• Conducted home visits for patients discharged from area hospitals, serving as a case manager for 30-40 patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Nurse Educator - Onondaga County Department of Long Term Care Services - Syracuse, USA

(1981-11 - 1989-11)

• Educated Home Health Aides on job duties and ensured their knowledge remained current with evolving healthcare standards.
• Maintained and updated all policies and procedures.

Discharge Planning Coordinator - Onondaga County Department of Long Term Care Services - Syracuse, USA

(1981-11 - 1989-11)

• Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning from area hospitals to home care settings.
• Arranged for all necessary professional services in the home and facilitated communication among physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare disciplines.

Critical Care Registered Nurse - Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital - Syracuse, USA

(1979-07 - 1981-11)

• Provided care for critically ill patients, managing one to two patients based on acuity and need.
• Administered care to patients requiring ventilators, multiple infusional therapies, and those with complex conditions across Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Medical, and Surgery services; possessed charge nurse experience.
• Certified in CPR and CCRN.
• Proficiently administered intravenous push medications within the clinical setting.
• Conducted patient evaluations.

Graduate Nurse/Student Nurse Technician - Buffalo General Hospital - Buffalo, USA

(1978-11 - 1979-06)

• Performed nursing tasks on a 40-bed step-down intensive care unit, including dressing changes, IV calibration, and assisting with acute patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Rotated through all shifts and served as night charge nurse until graduation and relocation to Syracuse.

Sales - Con Pharma Health Services - East Syracuse, USA

(1990-07 - 1990-10)

• Gained sales experience in medical devices and nursing clinical services.
• Delivered direct patient care while simultaneously promoting the sale of medical devices.
• Leveraged strong clinical decision-making skills to foster agency growth.

Registered Nurse Night Supervisor - Utica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - 2535 Genesee Street Utica New York, USA

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

Masters - Nursing; Primary Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with an Adult Health specialization - Syracuse University College of Nursing (1983-09 - 1989-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - D' Youville College (1976-09 - 1979-05)

A.A.S.

• Sciences - Maria Regina College (1975-01 - 1976-05)

No degree - 2 semesters of Human Services Course eork, Course work - Onondaga Community College (1974-06 - 1974-12)