Angela Serra
East Rockaway,NY
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 2+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume ambulatory surgery center. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of leadership and work efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
Optum
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Charge RN
Garden City Surgicenter
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Organized and delegated tasks to RNs, CSTs and PCAs each day to maintain scheduled operations and maximize efficiency throughout the perioperative area.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Garden City SurgiCenter
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Initiates IV access, administers medications/fluids ordered by physicians, collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to advocate for patient needs and documents appropriately throughout the process.
- Performs nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Assesses patient in PACU and explains discharge instructions to patient and caregiver. Ensures patient has stable vital signs and has met all criteria for discharge set by patient's anesthesiologist.
Operations Coordinator
Gotham Surgical and Brace
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Enacted on office managerial duties in the Long Island office location
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans
- Protected company assets from lost funds such as expired or damaged inventory by setting and enforcing effective return policies
- Ensured compliance with all company standards and procedures
- Knowledge of orthopedic surgical instrumentation and implants.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2020
BS - Science, Technology and Society
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.2015
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Supply Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- IV Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
NCLEX-RN licensure: Issued 3/12/21
ACLS Certification: Issued 6/23.
BLS Certification: Issued 6/23.
Catalys Precision Laser System Operator: Issued 5/9/23
Timeline
Operating Room RN
Optum
08.2023 - Current
Charge RN
Garden City Surgicenter
12.2022 - 08.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Garden City SurgiCenter
04.2021 - 08.2023
Operations Coordinator
Gotham Surgical and Brace
03.2017 - 04.2021
BSN - Nursing
Molloy College
BS - Science, Technology and Society
SUNY Farmingdale