Barbara Romano
Washington,PA
Summary
I am excited to apply for the position of Director of Clinical Services for Tri-State Surgery Center. Please refer to my cover letter.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tri-state Surgical Center
Washington, Pennsylvania
02.2004 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse
Washington School of Nursing
Washington, PASkills
- clinical coordination
- patient discharge planning
- intake assessments
- test result analysis
- infection control adherence
- emergency response
- safety management
- quality improvement participation
- continuing education
- Project planning
- Data administration
- Supervision and management
- team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Cultural awareness
- Attention to detail
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- ACLS/PALS/BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tri-state Surgical Center
02.2004 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse
Washington School of Nursing