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Carree St Angelo

Warren,RI

Summary

seasoned perioperative RN with 15+ years experience. Highly motivated with a solid understanding of patient safety and precautions. Team player and good learner with excellent communication skills. Many years experience assisting in preparation and care of patient undergoing surgical intervention.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Circulator & Charge RN

Ortho RI
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
  • Improved communication among surgical team members by actively participating in preoperative briefings and debriefings.
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on the latest nursing practices related to perioperative care.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
  • Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling
  • supervised and managed six-week schedules
  • Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
  • assisted in transitioning from 2 to 6 operating rooms
  • assisted in organization of sterile supplies and instruments
  • worked with materials management to ensure correct supplies were available for upcoming procedures
  • assisted in maintaining a smooth workflow for Physicians and staff whenever and wherever possible

Registered Nurse

Miriam Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2021
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Collaborated closely with patient's surgical team such as anesthesiologist and surgeon throughout surgery process.
  • Prepared surgical suite along with surgical tech and anesthesia provider according to procedure and surgeon preference
  • Supplied all positioning and safety devices according to surgery
  • Independantly circulating and scrubbing robotic (si & xi) cases including: pyeloplasty, prostatectomy, nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, cystectomy, nephroureterectomy, cholecystectomy, inguinal and ventral hernias,etc)
  • Independently circulating and scrubbing open and laparoscopic cases including: urethroplasty w/buccal graft, open nephrectomy & partial nephrectomy, gastric sleeve and bypass, cystoscopies, lap cholecystectomy and appendectomy, all colorectal cases, hernias, exploratory laparoscopies, ENT cases, reconstructive urology, etc.
  • Preparation of colonoscope and egd for intraoperative use
  • Use and set up of novadaq
  • Helped to coordinate brachytherapy program by creating preference cars and equipment , working with physicists and radiation oncology to prepare case . Maintained supply cart. Trained nurses and techs to be able to independantly circulate and scrub case
  • Foley catheter placement
  • Assisting anesthesia with induction/emergence
  • Positioning and Securing patient, maintaining safety and comfort of patient during procedure
  • Maintaining sterile environment
  • Anticipate needs of surgeon and surgical team, including anesthesia
  • Team leader of open urology
  • As team leader, responsible for maintaining accurate surgeon preference cards. Maintaining proper instrument trays, being a resource for my service and others I am trained in
  • Efficient, energetic, hard worker
  • Able to multitask , attention to detail
  • Resource person for difficult surgical procedures and complex OR equipment
  • Able to think one step ahead, familiar with many procedures and equipment
  • Adheres to safety standards and precautions
  • Performs as team player to ensure quality patient care
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

RN Diploma - Nursing

St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
North Providence, RI
05.2001

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Specimen collection
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Infection control protocols
  • Passing surgical instruments
  • Electronic Charting
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Team Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization
  • HIPAA education

Timeline

RN Circulator & Charge RN

Ortho RI
07.2021 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

Miriam Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2021

RN Diploma - Nursing

St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing

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