Alicia Byrd
Kent,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative RN
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Circulate and scrub cardiovascular, thoracic, general, orthopedic, cystoscopy, plastic, gynecologic, genitourinary, endoscopy, ENT, neurological and da Vinci Xi robotic surgical procedures
- Assist anaesthesia by starting I.V., and/or art lines pre-op
- Acquire call for various cardiovascular, traumatic, and emergency surgical procedures
- Proficient in using PACS, bringing up Cath lab and CT images during cardiac and non-cardiac surgical procedures, Acting in a charge nurse capacity during weekends and off-shifts to make sure add-on cases were completed; responsible for employee satisfaction as measured by percent of licensed turnover
- Perform patient education on specific therapeutic regimens, side effects of treatment, and self-care during treatment
- Safe handling, administration, and safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous IV therapies while completing safety double checks with either nurse or CRNA partners including dose calculations, titration rates and intraoperative double checks to maintain patient safety
- Continually assesses surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective, responsible for training in-services of new policies, procedures, and equipment, planning and implementation of didactic and clinical training of new perioperative RN employees
- Document various intra-operative adult patient procedures and various clinical review information using EPIC computerized EMR charting
- Provide precise and applicable documentation of patient care reflecting their condition, treatment, and response to care
- Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of every healthcare facility
- Play a part in telephonic discussions with surgeons that is related to documentation of various surgical procedures for their patients
- Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats, using Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
- Plans, prepares, and maintains educational materials that are up-to-date, accurate, relevant, and evidence-based for incoming staff and students
- Prepare all medications ordered by the surgeon, performing surgical counts of sponges, sharps & instruments following AORN standards
- Responsible for compliance with the Main OR unit quality assurance and patient safety goals, guidelines if accrediting and regulatory agencies, unit standards of patient care, practice, and organizational policies and procedures
- Direct OR supervision of ancillary surgical nursing staff as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Sedation RN
Dr. Gentile, MD
11.2015 - Current
- Private sedation Registered Nurse monitoring mild and local procedures administering local analgesics for various facial, and abdominal cosmetic procedures following AORN standards for under the direct supervision of the Plastic surgeon
- Start and maintain i.v
- Lines pre/post various procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Perioperative RN
Aultman Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Circulate and scrub general, orthopedic, vascular, cystoscopy, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, genitourinary, ENT, ophthalmology, neurological and da Vinci Xi robotic surgical procedures
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Assist anesthesia by starting I.V., and/or art lines pre-op
- Acquire call for various traumatic and emergency surgical procedures
- Acting in a charge nurse capacity during weekends and off-shifts to make sure add-on cases were completed; responsible for employee satisfaction as measured by percent of licensed turnover
- Continually assesses surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective, responsible for training in-services of new policies, procedures, and equipment, planning and implementation of didactic and clinical training of new perioperative RN employees
- Document various intra-operative adult and/or pediatric patient procedures and various clinical review information using Cerner computerized EMR charting
- Provide precise and applicable documentation of patient care reflecting their condition, treatment, and response to care
- Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of every healthcare facility
- Audit electric perioperative nursing charts part-time, while screening for any medical changes that occurs that are required by AORN standards using InterQual criteria
- Play a part in telephonic discussions with surgeons that is related to documentation of various surgical procedures for their patients
- Assist Perioperative Nurse educator with documentation of weekly administrative meetings, participate and educate staff for ongoing annual competencies
- Assist in the development and coordination of perioperative education plans related to introductory and ongoing competency validation annually
- Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats, using Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
- Plans, prepares, and maintains educational materials that are up-to-date, accurate, relevant, and evidence-based for incoming staff and students
- Responsible for compliance with the Main OR unit quality assurance and patient safety goals, guidelines if accrediting and regulatory agencies, unit standards of patient care, practice, and organizational policies and procedures.
Transplant Harvest Coordinator RN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Full-time salaried employee working 30-100 hours every 2 weeks depending on availability of transplants and recipients
- 1st Assist with physician with all Heart and Lung harvesting, packaging, and labeling and with organ transport from out of state or to other local hospitals as required
- Assist surgeon with bench surgery
- Coordinates all activities related to organ acquisition and evaluation of the donor workup information
- Coordinates all activity related to lung and heart organ harvest
- Prepares equipment, solution, and drugs for harvesting and preservation and transplantation of organs
- Act as a liaison between attending physicians, surgeons, team and OPO, donor coordinator and accurately communicate pertinent information
- When not on procurement trip, participate in transplant clinics, and patient meetings evaluating patient status’ in the UNOS directory.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
Travel Perioperative RN
Trustaff Travel Agency
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Travelled to various Level 1 trauma Hospital facilities in Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Southern/Northeastern Ohio areas
- Documented patient procedures and activities using McKesson, EPIC, and Cerner EHR software
- Circulated and scrubbed open heart, thoracic, vascular, general, orthopedic, cystoscopy, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, genitourinary, ENT, ophthalmology, and neuro surgeries
- Position patients from pediatric to adults on the OR table, while ensuring maintenance of the sterile table & field throughout surgery
- Acquire call for various traumatic and emergency surgical procedures
- Prepare all medications ordered by the surgeon, performing surgical counts of sponges, sharps & instruments following AORN standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Perioperative RN/CVOR Service Leader/Pharmacy Technician/Dialysis Technician/Central Service Technician Supervisor
Summa Health System
07.2005 - 03.2013
- Circulate and scrub Cardiothoracic, general, orthopedic, vascular, cystoscopy, plastic, gynecologic, genitourinary, ENT, ophthalmology, neurological and da Vinci Robotic surgical procedures
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Acting in a charge nurse capacity during weekends and off-shifts to make sure add-on cases were completed; responsible for employee satisfaction as measured by percent of licensed turnover
- Audit electric perioperative nursing charts part-time, screening for any medical changes that is required by AORN standards while using InterQual criteria
- Documented patient information using Allscripts, EPIC and GE Ormis EMR software system
- Responsible through the nursing process for providing and coordinating nursing care, and resource management for patients, as well as families and communities, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health in the operating room
- Direct or supervise ancillary surgical nursing staff
- Serves as a role model for all unit staff by setting an example of high standards in conduct, attitude, performance and patient/family relations
- Responsible for compliance with unit quality assurance and patient safety goals, guidelines if accrediting and regulatory agencies, unit standards of care and practice, and organizational policies and procedures
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Assesses patient's condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome
- Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery
- Assistant service leader to the CVOR team developing the daily work schedule and the call schedule every six weeks
- Assist team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment
- Trained on the da Vinci Si robotic surgery system
- Experience with handling and preparing implantable devices using Q-sight pain pump set-up administration.
Surgical Assistant
Mercy Medical Center
08.2002 - 10.2004
- Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment, coordinate with anesthesia personnel to maintain patient temperature
- Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs
- Set up surgical suite, pre-op patient for surgery, assist in vain harvesting, insertion, and care of invasive lines, assisting with cannulation of the heart for cardiopulmonary bypass and primary wound closure
- Apply sutures, staples, clips, or other materials to close skin, fascia, or subcutaneous wound layers
- Assess skin integrity or other body conditions upon completion of the procedure to determine if damage has occurred from body positioning
- Assist in the insertion, positioning, or suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Actively participated in daily debriefings for improved team coordination and ongoing development of best practices in the workplace.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2013
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Huron Road School of Nursing
Cleveland, OH05.2015
Associate Degree, Surgical Physician Assistant -
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma, OH06.2002
Bachelor of Art, Geology -
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.1999
Skills
- Research and detail oriented
- Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in surgical patient care, staff development, and family advocacy
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with superior accuracy in patient history
- Over 16 years of clinical experience in perioperative, acute, critical care and medical/surgical nursing
- Surgical Nursing
- Cardiac Nursing
- Surgical Physician Assistant
- Surgical Assistant
- RN First Assist
- Supervisor and Educator
- Preceptor for New RN's and New Graduate RN's
- Acute care nursing
- Teambuilding & Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Workflow and Documentation Analysis
- Electronic medical record review
- Epic, Cerner, Mckesson, Oracle, GE Ormis and Allscripts EMR systems
- Microsoft office, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint Software Systems
- Surgery, Critical, Medical/Surgery, and Step-down nursing units
- Knowledge of InterQual and Milliman criteria
- Patient/family education
- Training employees on new and updated EMR patient documentation
- Educational training during employee in-services and educational meeting
- TB and viral vaccination specialist
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing Informatics
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Data Collection
- Precepting
Certification
Affiliations
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Ohio Nurses Association (ONA)
- American Nursing Association (ANA)
Volunteer Experience
- Chair informatics council
- Co-Chair Shared Decision-Making Council
- Volunteer Breast Cancer Society Annually
- Volunteer Canton Hall of Fame Marathon Annually
Timeline
Perioperative RN
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Transplant Harvest Coordinator RN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2019 - 10.2020
Perioperative RN
Aultman Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
Sedation RN
Dr. Gentile, MD
11.2015 - Current
Travel Perioperative RN
Trustaff Travel Agency
04.2013 - 05.2017
Perioperative RN/CVOR Service Leader/Pharmacy Technician/Dialysis Technician/Central Service Technician Supervisor
Summa Health System
07.2005 - 03.2013
Surgical Assistant
Mercy Medical Center
08.2002 - 10.2004
Master's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Huron Road School of Nursing
Associate Degree, Surgical Physician Assistant -
Cuyahoga Community College
Bachelor of Art, Geology -
Kent State University
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