CHERYL CATUZZA

124 SHEFFIELD AVENUE

BUFFALO, NY 14220
E-MAIL: CHERYLCATUZZA@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: (607) 434-6695

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York:

Master of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.8/ 4.0, Expected May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.8/4.0, Graduated with Honors, December 2014

Excelsior College, Albany, New York:

Associate of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.8/4.0. March, 2010

State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York. May, 2003
Graduate Practical Nurse. GPA 3.9/4.0.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Nurse, New York State: 640511-1. Valid through 03/28/2019
Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Valid through 11/2018
National Certification in Wound Care: 10300924. Valid through 10/2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LPN 07/2003-02/2006
Delaware Valley Hospital
Walton, New York
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment.
Quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery.

LPN Nurse Manager 07/2008-03/2010

Mountainside Residential Care Center
Margaretville, New York
Responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensured
compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Mountainside.
Assisted patients and their families with safe home discharges.

RN Supervisor 03/82010-11/2012
Mountainside Residential Care Center
Margaretville, NY
Ensured accuracy of care plans, MDS and Kardex.
Ensured thorough and appropriate communication with patients, their families and medical staff.
Actively participated in the facility-based Quality Assurance Program
Member of the facility Interdisciplinary Team.
Patient advocate, unit planning, ensured staff compliance with policies and standards of care, staffing, and
 guiding LPN managers, LPN's and CNA's.

Public Health Nurse 12/2012-present

Erie County Department of Health
Erie County, NY
Experience with working with at risk youth in secure detention and within the community focusing on
preventive behaviors.
Significant knowledge of physical and mental health issues affecting this population.
Strong prioritizing/triaging skills.
Evaluates health trends and risk factors of the diverse population in Erie County and helps to determine
priorities for targeted interventions.
Provides health education, care management, and primary care to at risk detained youth.
Provides health education to Active TB patients and their families.

PROJECTS/ RESEARCH

Vitamin D impacts on CD4 counts in patients newly diagnosed with TB and co-infected with HIV

This research is currently being conducted at the Erie County Department of Health, in Buffalo, NY. It began January,
2016 and will run through December, 2017. There is no funding for this study.

PRESENTATIONS

Catuzza, C. (2016, May 11). Physical Therapy for Symptom Reduction in Stiff Person Syndrome. Bassett Hospital,
Cooperstown, NY.

HONORS & AWARDS

2015, Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship

2017, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

New York Student Nurses Association, 2008 - Present

American Nursing Association, 2010 - Present
New York State Nurses Association, 2012 - Present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Remote Area Medical: Knoxville, Tennessee. March 4-5, 2017.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County
Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team (SMART)