Giulia Gigante
Summary
Skilled in high-pressure medical environments, demonstrating quick decision-making and effective communication. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging experience in patient care and emergency response. Versatile and adaptable, capable of applying medical expertise to diverse roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulance Nurse
Self Employed
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients on health management and lifestyle changes to promote overall wellness.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Critical Care Nurse, General and Oncology
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in intensive care units.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team discussions, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Southmead Hospital – North Bristol NHS Trust
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered advanced cardiac life support procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted complex data to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient outcomes in critical care settings.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering informed decision-making and compliance.
- Trained junior nursing staff on critical care best practices, promoting skill development and teamwork.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Expeditionary Medic (Nurse)
APT Safety Group
10.2022
- Medical assistance supervision and coordination for geological expedition in remote areas.
Chief Operation Officer (COO)
International Assistance LTD
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Repatriation services and Travel Nurse for Medical Units, Intensive Care and Emergency Department.
Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department Nurse
Southmead Hospital – North Bristol NHS Trust
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered emergency care to diverse patient population in high-pressure environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions using advanced medical equipment and technology.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Emergency Department Nurse (CEN)
NGO – Global Outreach Doctors (GoDocs)
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Humanitarian medical response together with other international partners, led by the US Navy and the US Southern Command onboard the Hospital Ship USNS Comfort for the project “Continue Promise 2022”. The aim of the project was to deliver adult and paediatric medical care to Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
Ambulance Nurse for the Emergency Medical Service
Castel Monte ONLUS
06.2022 - 09.2022
- First Response and Repatriation services for the EMS, Intensive Care and Emergency Department
Trauma Nurse
Trauma Medical Clinic
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Trauma Nurse for Ski Resorts on the Italian Alps. Main duties were: triage, recognition of acute deterioration and management of unstable patients, first aid (ACLS or other emergency medical care as needed).
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Leadership And Innovation
University of The West of England
BristolPostgraduate Degree - Pathophysiology And Diagnostic Reasoning (PADRAP)
University of The West of England
Bristol01.2025
Postgraduate Degree - Physical Assessment And Clinical Reasoning
University of The West of England
Bristol04-2024
BSc (Hons) - Adult and Paediatric Nursing and Midwifery
Università di Bologna
04.2021
High School degree - languages
Liceo Classico (High School) “Dante Alighieri”
Ravenna, Italy06.2018
Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship skills, performed even under pressure Adaptability to different environments and cultures and outstanding personal resilience
- Established ability to coordinate in stressful situations, recognised effective planning and anticipation of complications, valued team player and leadership Efficient and timely management of physical and psychological stressing situations and conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness, proficient in four languages
- Computer skills: windows-based programs for staff and resource management, windows office and android-based programs
Certification
- ITLS (international trauma life support) – 04/2022 to 04/2024.
- BLSD (Basic Life Support, AHA) – 06/2025
- PBLSD (Paediatric Basic Life Support, AHA) – 02/2021 to 02/2023.
- PALS (paediatric advanced life support) – 08/2022 to 08/2024.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – 09/2021 to 09/2023.
- H.E.M.S. (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) – 05/2023
- H.H.O. (Helicopter Hoist Operations) – 03/2024
- A.H.S.R. (Advanced Helicopter Search and Rescue) – 03/2024
- Step 1 competencies for adult critical care nurses (https://www.cc3n.org.uk/step-competency-framework.html)
Additional Information
NMC Pin 22G1681O
FNOPI 5126 (Italy)
certificate number Saudi Arabia registration: QVP-ITA000014107
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
ITALIAN
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SPANISH
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
ENGLISH
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
FRENCH
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
ARTISTIC SKILLS AND HOBBIES
Photography, travelling, sports including scuba diving. These hobbies allowed me to travel to many countries and discover new cultures.
OTHER COURSES
- PADI diving courses:
- Discover Scuba Diving
- Open Water Diver
DRIVING LICENSES
Full EU driving license: B.
Timeline
Ambulance Nurse
Self Employed
08.2025 - Current
Critical Care Nurse, General and Oncology
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
02.2025 - 07.2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Southmead Hospital – North Bristol NHS Trust
10.2023 - 12.2024
Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department Nurse
Southmead Hospital – North Bristol NHS Trust
01.2023 - 09.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Emergency Department Nurse (CEN)
NGO – Global Outreach Doctors (GoDocs)
11.2022 - 12.2022
Expeditionary Medic (Nurse)
APT Safety Group
10.2022
Ambulance Nurse for the Emergency Medical Service
Castel Monte ONLUS
06.2022 - 09.2022
Chief Operation Officer (COO)
International Assistance LTD
03.2022 - 12.2024
Trauma Nurse
Trauma Medical Clinic
11.2021 - 04.2022
BSc (Hons) - Adult and Paediatric Nursing and Midwifery
Università di Bologna
Postgraduate Degree - Leadership And Innovation
University of The West of England
Postgraduate Degree - Pathophysiology And Diagnostic Reasoning (PADRAP)
University of The West of England
Postgraduate Degree - Physical Assessment And Clinical Reasoning
University of The West of England
High School degree - languages
Liceo Classico (High School) “Dante Alighieri”