Ann Marie Rivera
Ludowici,GA
Summary
Newly Accomplished Perioperative Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Liberty Regional Medical Center, enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes through efficient patient positioning and effective teamwork. Skilled in maintaining sterility and advocating for patient rights, consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering collaboration within surgical teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville
05.2023 - Current
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enabled smooth postoperative recovery for patients by administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL11.2020
Skills
- Operating Room Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Safety
- Maintaining Sterility
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Life Support
- IV Insertion
- HIPAA Compliance
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Liberty Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing