1. Joseph Piccirilli, R.N.
9109 SE Deerberry Place,
Tequesta, FL 33469
calltofame@bellsouth.net
(561) 575-9719
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
I am an experienced nursing professional with clinical practice in the following areas-Medical,
Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency. I have a proven expertise in:
 All aspects of the nursing process, from initial assessment through effective discharge planning
 Medical monitoring and crisis intervention to ensure patient safety
 Accurate clinical data collection, analysis and interpretation
 Care prioritization to maximize skilled care delivery
 Psychopharmacology education for patients and families
 Detailed charting, report preparation and compliance management
 Staff training/supervision
 Development/expansion of strong professional networks and collaboration with all related healthcare
professionals in maximizing patient care and safety
 Strong interviewing skills and accurate clinical data collections, analysis and interpretations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
West Palm Hospital PHP, Fmly:COLUMBIA HOSPITAL , West Palm Beach, FL
03/03-Present
Partial Hospitalization/Mental Health Stabilization Unit
RN Psychiatric Nurse
Perform all nursing functions necessary to optimize patient recovery and stabilization
 Nursing assessments and evaluations
 Cognitive group facilitation on the following topics: self-esteem, goal-setting and goal
accomplishment, coping skills, relapse prevention, communication, stress/anxiety, medication
education/intervention, and problem-solving skills
 Patient education on depression, bipolar,schizophrenia,schizoaffective disorders and chemical
dependency
 Emergency management to ensure patient safety.
IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) – per diem since 2006. Assess potential admissions to the day &
evening chemical dependency programs. Group facilitator for relapse prevention & medication
education.
BRIGHTON GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING, West Palm Beach, FL 04/02- 03/03
RN Nurse Manager
Supervised the daily operations of this 85 patient assisted living community, in strict compliance with all
state and local regulations, policies and standards; primary responsibilities included:
 New resident assessment and conducting on-going physical and cognitive assessments

2.  Residential wellness planning and maintaining consistent communication between shift rotations
to ensure accurate implementation/management
 Detailed charting with a plan of action to address resident’s needs and family concerns
 Safety prevention.
PALM BEACH NEUROLOGY, West Palm Beach, FL 09/99- 04/02
Clinical Trials Study Coordinator
Planned, organized and managed multiple clinical trial studies to safeguard objectives and efficacy
 Reviewed study protocols to identify goals and establish program guidelines
 Interviewed prospective participants to obtain complete assessments and determine eligibility
 Conducted daily monitoring to ensure adherence to study specifications and standards
 Administered study medications and provided patient training as needed to safeguard program
goals
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Night Charge Nurse/RN Dual Diagnosis Program for Mental Health and Addictions
Hanley Hazelden, West Palm Beach, FL 01/92- 08/99
 Charge Nurse for 60-bed in/out patient, dual diagnosis treatment center
EDUCATION
BA Sociology, College of Staten Island/City University, NY
AS Nursing, College of Staten Island/City University, NY
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, BLS and meets all CEU requirements.
LICENSURE
State of Florida License #1780792
PERSONAL (Awards presented by HCA):
Recipient of the 2014 & 2015 Confucius Award - a nurse who lives by the Golden Rule. A person
who meets difficulties with calmness and composure.
Recipient of the 2014 Patch Adams Award – a nurse who incorporates humor in patient care.
Recipient of HCA’s highest award- 2012 Humanitarian Award for Excellence in patient care
Recipient of the 2010 Picasso Award - “A Nurse who is Innovative and Caring”
Honorable Discharge – USAF, Veteran
Community Volunteer
.