Experienced registered nurse with an extensive background in managing outpatient surgical centers with interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular scope of practice. Strong desire for a challenging position that will utilize my vast knowledge and management skills.
Upper Chesapeake Health - Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab RN Manager Havre De Grace, MD, 09/2020 - Current
Supervise and facilitate daily procedural room activities.
Initiate and coordinate the surgery scheduling process.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment used for procedures: Philips Zenition 70, Volcano (IVUS), Xper system and laser atherectomy device.
Triage, circulate and scrub cardiac, vascular and interventional radiology procedures.
Inventory management with contract pricing negotiations of procedural room supplies.
Responsible for any new employee training, education and evaluation.
Participates in quarterly QA meetings. Actively participating as safety officer, compliance officer, internal risk manager and infection control officer.
Lab supervisor: assumes responsibilities regarding keeping CLIA up to date and iSTAT machine up to regulations based on the state of Florida lab recommendations.
DMC/Tenet Florida Physician Services - Team Leader Surgical Services/Charge Nurse City, STATE, 11/2018 - 10/2020
Worked on vascular surgery service in OR and at outpatient surgery center.
Participated in the care and coordination of patient's PACU and post op needs.
Completed initial patient assessment which includes verifying consent, reviewing prior imaging and diagnoses, questioning patient prior to surgery and documenting prior to operative procedure.
Determined and maintained par levels for specialty supplies.
Nurse Leader in charge of daily operations in surgery center from inventory management to equipment management.
Educated and trained new staff members about vascular procedures and equipment used.
Participated in QI projects to improve patient outcomes.
Administered conscious sedation at outpatient surgery center.
Circulate and scrub as needed in both OR and surgery center.
Taught nurses how to scrub and transition into scrub role.
Fresenius Vascular Care/Augusta Vascular Center - Charge Nurse/Clinical Manager City, STATE, 06/2006 - 11/2018
Worked with physicians in a joint venture environment, facility manager, and staff to coordinate the daily operations to ensure provision of quality patient care.
Managed 13 RNs, 11 RTs, and 1 MA daily while servicing 5 IR physicians and 4 vascular surgeons with 5 procedure rooms and 11 pre/post op rooms.
Supervised and directed facility staff in providing safe and effective vascular access procedures while ensuring adequate staffing through daily management of staff schedule and patient needs.
Supervised facility staff training on all equipment such as GE/Philips c-arms, IVUS, laser and CSI atherectomy, and ultrasound.
Ensured procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is fully utilized to overturn 35 or more cases a day.
Performed staff performance evaluations with recommendation and initiation of disciplinary action.
Worked with territory marketing manager to help develop and implement strategic marketing plans in order to drive patient referrals into surgical center.
Responsible for efficient utilization and ordering of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals.
Executed Joint Commission prep with a score of 95% and completion and execution of plan of action tasks.
Coordinated facility regulatory and accreditation surveys while continuing quality improvement projects.
Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
University Hospital - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) City, STATE, 06/2004 - 06/2008
Assisted cardiologist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including peripheral arteriograms.
Duties included: scrubbing, circulating and monitoring patients.
Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
Familiar with GE Innova/Phillips/Siemens radiological equipment.
Experience with training employees on IVUS and served as a preceptor for new students.
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School Attended
Medical College Of Georgia
Harry T. Harper School Of Cardiovascular Technology
