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RNFA SURGERY
Professional Summary
I have nearly twenty years in the medical field. Most have been in the Emergency or Surgical setting. I started my career as a RN and have obtained my CNOR certification and well as my RNFA certification. Throughout my career I have maintained a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. I have excellent communication skills and am well composed in a variety of situations.
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Work History
RNFA Surgery, 03/2019 to Current
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Middletown , OH
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Middletown , OH
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Proficiency in circulating, scrubbing and assisting in many areas of surgery including:
- Laparoscopic surgery
- General surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Opthalmology surgery
- Endoscopic procedures
- ENT procedures
- Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
RN Charge Nurse Surgical Services, 10/2009 to Current
Archcare – Staten Island , NY
Archcare – Staten Island , NY
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
RN, Emergency Department, 02/2003 to Current
Community Health Systems, CHS – City , STATE
Community Health Systems, CHS – City , STATE
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN Unit Manager, 05/2002 to 02/2003
Medical Facilities Of America – City , STATE
Medical Facilities Of America – City , STATE
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed needs of chronically ill with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Equine Studies, 05/2002
Midway College - City
Midway College - City
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2001
Midway College - City
Midway College - City
High School Diploma: 05/1998
Tidewater Academy - City
Tidewater Academy - City
Certifications
- Certified Nurse Operating Room
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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School Attended
- Midway College
- Tidewater Academy
Job Titles Held:
- RNFA Surgery
- RN Charge Nurse Surgical Services
- RN, Emergency Department
- RN Unit Manager
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : Equine Studies , 05/2002
Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2001
High School Diploma : 05/1998
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