Cealidh Velez
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Exceptionally talented Medical Surgical Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills and passion for delivering compassionate care and support.
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 5 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse
Shands Hospital UF
Gainesville, FL
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Circulating OR Nurse
REX UNC Hospital
Raleigh, NC
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Director of Nursing
Skyway Surgery Center
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
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Mease Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms by Setting up and Positioning the patient to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Aircraft Launch and Recovery, ABE
US Navy
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with maintenance staff to repair equipment and maintain performance levels without sacrificing operational efficiency.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in optimal condition to support optimal launch and recovery operations.
- Signaled pilots manually to correct movements and prevent accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern College
Clearwater, FL01.2015
Pinellas Park High School
Largo, FL06.2007
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Preventative health
- Sanitation
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Orthopedic surgery
- Ortho trauma
- Gynecology surgery
- General surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic surgery
- ENT surgery
- Podiatry surgery
- Robotic surgery XI and SP
- ACS
- Whipple
- Kidney transplants
- Complex urology surgery
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Shands Hospital UF
09.2023 - 07.2024
Circulating OR Nurse
REX UNC Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Nursing
Skyway Surgery Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
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Mease Dunedin Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
10.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2018
Aircraft Launch and Recovery, ABE
US Navy
09.2007 - 10.2010
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern College
Pinellas Park High School