Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than 11 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Results-driven Operating Room Registered Nurse offering 5-year background providing pre- and post-operation care to patients. Well-versed in preparing patients for procedures, assessing patient condition and performing post-operational tasks such as transporting patients, bandaging and stitching. Passionate and committed professional recognized for compassionate, calm demeanor. Operating room certified in 2019. Currently working on a MSN in Education.
Skills
Student evaluation abilities: I have closely worked with students throughout my eleven year nursing career
Leadership and mentoring abilities: prior to transferring to the operating room, I served in a Clinician role of a med-surg unit, supervising a staff of 50 nurses, students and support staff.
Planning
Team management: I have been a senior member of the Spines/Vascular/ENT team while working in the operating room
Project planning: I have overseen and conducted multiple projects in the operating room, such as encouraging family update calls, heading the Joint Commission prep-work, and assisting to develop a new project to combat surgical site infections in spine patients.
Communication
Organizational skills
Training & Development
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listening
Friendly, positive attitude
Experience
Senior Professional Staff Nurse , 07/2015 to Current Horizon Health And Wellness – Apache, AZ,
Prepared operating rooms throughverifying integrity of packaging,wrapping and chemical i indicators to uphold strict asepsis standards.
Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
Built relationships with pre-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
Directly supported surgical team by learning to scrub various procedures and becoming proficient in my service line as well as others.
Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse, 05/2013 to 07/2015 Upmc – Farrell, PA,
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Treated patients with strokes.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Clinician, 07/2012 to 05/2013 UPMC St. Margaret – City, STATE,
Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
Built and maintained effective working relationships with peers and upper management.
Kept activities moving smoothly by coordinating schedules and personnel.
Performed yearly staff evaluations
Mentored new staff and students
Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options.
Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
Treated patients with strokes.
Professional Staff Nurse, 06/2009 to 07/2012 UPMC St. Margaret – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Communicated core measure patient status to nurses to ensure all requirements and patient needs are met.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Nursing Education, Expected in Capella University - Minneapolis, MN GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2009 Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania - Edinboro, PA GPA:
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