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Skills

  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
  • Resource allocation
  • Case management
  • Patient Discharge Planning and Coordination
  • IV therapy management and troubleshooting
  • Advanced wound care techniques
  • Patient counseling
  • Collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists
  • Emergency procedures
  • Critical care

Work Experiences

  • Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling, and coordination, procedure determination, and supply and equipment procurement.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physical therapists to ensure cohesive patient care for high-risk surgical cases.
  • Assisted in developing a new on-call staffing model.
  • Was in charge of various aspects of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, by conducting assessments, administering medications, initiating nursing and emergency interventions, contributing to the development of care plans, and educating patients.
  • Achieved reduction in infection rates within 2018.
  • Checked vital parameters and monitored food intake to assess patients' medical status before and after surgery.
  • Kept track of patients' conditions and reported any changes in physical ability, appearance, or behavior to doctors so they could discuss treatment options.
  • Championed a patient satisfaction initiative that resulted in an increase of 22% in positive feedback for post-operative care within 2015.
  • Assisted in the care of over 14 pre- and post-operative patients daily.
  • Assisted with wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, among other things.

Summaries

  • Expert in all aspects of patient care, with a track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans aimed at assisting patients in recovering from medical or surgical procedures as well as managing complex mental illnesses.
  • Maintain high-volume medical offices by coordinating files, appointments, and other patient needs efficiently.
  • Staff Nurse, Surgery with 11 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
  • Surgery Scheduler who is well-versed in standard coding, ServiceNow, and EHR systems.
  • Dedicated, hardworking, and experienced program Registered Nurse with experience in patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management.
  • In terms of managing patient needs, they are well-organized and forward-thinking.
  • In fast-paced emergency medicine settings, prioritizes clinical and operational tasks.
  • Healthcare practices, compliance standards, and operations are all familiar territory for this versatile administrative professional.
  • Passionate about providing compassionate patient care that is tailored to each patient's specific needs.
  • In a busy process practice, effective at scheduling as many as 4 weekly procedures for 5 surgeons.

Accomplishments

  • Provided patient-centered care to critically ill surgical patients, improving patient satisfaction scores by 21% over 3 months.
  • Ensured compliance to Joint Commission standards during surgical procedures, resulting in positive ratings for 2017 reaccreditation.
  • Integrated evidence-based practices in surgical care plans, resulting in higher quality outcomes for patients and measurable clinical improvements.
  • Trained new nursing staff in operating room protocols, improving team competence by 19% and reducing intraoperative errors.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Educated nursing students on safe medication administration practices during rotations, helping them achieve over 23% passing rates.
  • Designed and implemented a patient education program, leading to a 41% decrease in pre-op cancellations over 18 months.
  • Identified and eliminated process bottlenecks in pre-surgical workflows, reducing patient prep time by 9 minutes across 12 surgeries.
  • Handled multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously, demonstrating critical thinking to ensure optimal care and safety compliance.
  • Worked closely with anesthesia and recovery units to facilitate smooth transitions from operation room to post-op recovery.

Affiliations

  • National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • International Council of Nurses
  • International Council of Nurses (ICN)
  • International Federation of Perioperative Nurses (IFPN)
  • American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
  • Project Management Institute
  • American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
  • Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)
  • National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Certifications

  • Infection Preventionist Certification (CIC) - Northwind
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) - Cedar Works
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Certified Perioperative Educator (CPE) - Lakeside Partners
  • Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Certification - Summit Group
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - process
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Meridian
  • Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) - Lakeside Partners

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