Celeste Ries
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Perioperative Clinical Coordinator RN with a proven track record at MUSC for enhancing operational efficiency and patient care through quality improvements and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in recruiting and developing a cohesive clinical team, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in facility oversight and problem-solving, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Clinical Coordinator RN
MUSC
Columbia, SC
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 28 nurses, 17 surgical scrub techs, and 6 support staff.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff in Preadmission testing, preop, OR, and PACU.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists, nurses and CRNAs in providing punctual, professional care delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
MUSC
Columbia, SC
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
Nurse, Labor and Delivery/High Risk Ob/Triage
Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.2013
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.1997
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Supervision
- Workflow Optimization
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Patient Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Facility Oversight
- Surgical Preparation
- Patient Safety
- Relationship Development
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Operating room preparation
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- New Hire Precepting
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Perioperative Clinical Coordinator RN
MUSC
09.2022 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
MUSC
04.2018 - 08.2022
Nurse, Labor and Delivery/High Risk Ob/Triage
Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University