Cindy Riina
2120 Amargo Way Naples,Florida
Summary
Dedicated, energetic, and compassionate registered nurse with hospital training. Seeking an opportunity to join a medical organization to advance nursing experience and skills within the cosmetic industry. Highly organized, caring, and hardworking professional with a passion for learning in a dynamic healthcare environment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse, PACU
Physicians Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
ADMISSION/RECOVERY NURSE
SIGHTMD
01.2018 - Current
- Provides professional nursing care to assigned pre/post-operative patients
- Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients
- Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary
- Teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions.
NURSE
LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUP
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Provided nursing care for patients who underwent cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, such as face lifts, chemical peels, lasers, breast reconstruction, and liposuction
- Taught patients about what to expect before, during and after procedures
- Prepared patients and assisted with patient examinations and therapies
- Provided education and instructions to patients on home care needs after surgery.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NASSAU OB/GYN
01.2005 - 01.2002
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures such as IUD insertions and removals, colposcopies, cryo freezings, vulvar biopsies, etc.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
DELTA AIRLINES
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Manage and monitor safety standards and activities to maintain high degree of aircraft safety standards
- Assist aircraft staff with safety checks, cabin preparation and passenger checks to ensure safety of all flights and passengers.
Education
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS
DENTAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
BACCALAUREATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MOLLOY COLLEGE
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK01.2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- IV Insertion
- Discharge Planning
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Education
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Fluid Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- CPR/AED
- Accurate Documentation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Using a spectrometer
- Treatment Recommendations
Certification
CPR, BLS,ACLS, PALS
Botox, filler training
Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse, PACU
Physicians Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
ADMISSION/RECOVERY NURSE
SIGHTMD
01.2018 - Current
NURSE
LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUP
01.2005 - 01.2009
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NASSAU OB/GYN
01.2005 - 01.2002
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
DELTA AIRLINES
01.1996 - 01.2002
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS
DENTAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
BACCALAUREATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MOLLOY COLLEGE
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