Aimee Marcinko
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Compassionate ASU/PACU Nurse with strong skills in anesthesia administration, patient monitoring, and pain management. Extensive experience with IV medications and patient monitoring. Calm, compassionate approach to patient care. Committed to enhancing surgical safety and optimizing patient outcomes through effective education and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ASU/PACU Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pre and post operative anesthesia nursing care.
- Administer IV medications, fluids, and blood products safely.
- Administered pain medications intravenously and orally as per physician orders to effectively manage patient comfort.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, medications, and discharge care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Administered pain medications intravenously and orally per physician orders.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
12.2010 - 08.2020
- Coordinated perioperative care with surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgery.
- Ensured patient safety and adherence to sterile technique.
- Streamlined communication among surgical specialties in the operating room to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained sterile environments by following infection control protocols consistently.
- Prepared operating rooms by verifying equipment and assessing compliance with asepsis standards, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
09.2005 - 12.2010
- Prepared surgical suites and maintained sterile field to uphold safety and sterility standards.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Positioned patients on an operating table and covered with sterile drapes to facilitate optimal surgical access.
- Anticipated surgical team needs to support efficient patient care.
- Supported surgeons during operative procedures to ensure seamless workflow.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius
Cresson, PA12-2010
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
Johnstown, PA08-2005
Surgical Technology Certificate - Surgical Technology
Conemaugh School of Surgical Technology
Johnstown, PA08-2005
Skills
- Anesthesia delivery
- IV medication administration
- IV therapy
- Pain management
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical safety
- Sterile technique
- Basic life support
- Epic trained
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Preoperative instruction
Certification
- RN Advancement
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NIH Stroke certified
Timeline
ASU/PACU Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
12.2010 - 08.2020
Surgical Technologist
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
09.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
Surgical Technology Certificate - Surgical Technology
Conemaugh School of Surgical Technology