Cari Dittmar

• Facilitated patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Coordinated with surgical teams to streamline operations and improve workflow efficiency.
• Assisted in the development of nursing practices that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Elevated patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care delivery during the stressful perioperative period.
• Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and collaborating effectively with colleagues from various disciplines.
• Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
• Reduced post-operative complications by ensuring proper sterile technique and maintaining a clean operating room environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending conferences, engaging in continuing education courses, and staying current on best nursing practices.
• Safeguarded patients'' well-being by diligently reviewing medical histories, medication lists, and lab results before surgery.
• Minimized surgery delays through meticulous preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for each specific operation.
• Upheld patient confidentiality standards by securely managing personal health information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Optimized operating room efficiency by anticipating needs of the surgical team and swiftly responding to any changes in procedure.

• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• HCA Oakhill Hospital, Brooksville, FL - PCU
• Advent Health, Tampa, FL - Respiratory IMC
• NGHS, Gainesville, GA - Neuro IMC
• Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC - Covid PCU

• Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
• Monitored daily operations for quality and adherence to work order specifications.
• Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
• Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
• Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance.
• Provided routine management and emergency response.

PCU RN and Telemetry/PCU Charge RN

• Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.
• Organized and prioritized tasks and activities and worked within strict timeframes and deadlines.

PCU

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

Telemetry Unit

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

IMIS Step-Down Unit

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.