Cheryl Mancusi

• Monitored patient vitals and maintained a sterile environment during surgeries.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety.
• Educated patients on pre-operative procedures and post-operative care instructions.
• Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and readiness.
• Implemented infection control measures to reduce risk during surgical operations.
• Documented surgical processes and patient information accurately in medical records.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Assisted in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
• Provided patient care during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
• Initiated resuscitative measures in cases of emergency situations or adverse reactions to drugs or contrast media.
• Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing endovascular interventions.
• Instructed patients on post-procedure care instructions, ensuring that they understand the risks associated with their condition.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient status during pre-operative and post-operative periods.
• Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care according to established standards.
• Reported any unusual findings or changes in patient status promptly to attending physician.
• Participated in continuing education classes related to Cardiac Cath Lab nursing practices.
• Adhered strictly to infection control protocols when handling contaminated materials or disposing hazardous waste.

• Assisted with patient assessment, pre and post-operative care, and surgical preparation.
• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided education to patients about their conditions.
• Provided direct nursing care for cardiovascular patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate patient care was being delivered according to standards.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information including medical history, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Documented all charges accurately into the electronic health record system.
• Managed inventory levels for supplies used in CVOR such as sutures, gowns, gloves, drapes.
• Educated families on post-operative care instructions at the time of discharge from the hospital.
• Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to diagnosis or recovery process.
• Coordinated closely with other healthcare team members such as anesthesiologists or perfusionists during surgical procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

I have worked in the OR as a circulating nurse, excelling in arthroscopic procedures, also ORIF'S, podiatry, GYN, plastics, general including laparoscopy's, ENT and endoscopy. The last 18 months I have been the OR supervisor, while still working in the rooms. My duties at supervisor are: Hiring, scheduling, working with vendors, making sure we have supplies necessary for the procedures, helping to recruit new doctors and convincing the ones we have to schedule more cases, and writing new policies and procedures.

Med/surg floor 1993-1994; passing meds, changing dressings, preparing patients for surgery or procedures, receive patients after surgery.

OR 1994-1998; I was trained as a circulating nurse, they thought I would be good in orthopedics so that started my career in ORIF's, arthroscopy's in which I have excelled, and total joints. I also was proficient in General(bowel resections, laparoscopy's) podiatry, GYN, plastics, ENT and oral surgeries.