Deborah Petrovitch
Hampton,VIRGINIA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator/ Supervisor
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Hampton, VIRGINIA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
- Assisted in creating a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff by providing excellent customer service.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose within the facility.
- Provided administrative support for patient care staff.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex customer service issues to enhance patient and family experience.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
RN Unit Coordinator ICU
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Hampton, VIRGINIA
03.2003 - 01.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided support and guidance to nursing staff on patient care issues.
- Coordinated patient transfers between units and other facilities.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team conferences to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Reviewed departmental budgets and tracked expenditures against approved allocations.
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Hampton, VIRGINIA
02.1994 - 04.2013
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO11-2019
Diploma - RN Nursing
Riverside Regional Nursing School
Newport News, VA11-1994
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Organizational Standards
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Safety
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award winner for Team Care 2019
- Journal Co-Author Published in Journal (Nursing Care Quality, Vol 33, 2 June 2018 on Deceasing Restraint Usage in a ICU
- Research Restraint study in ICU with 3 podium presentations at AACN Conferences, VHHA Safety Summit, and Sentara Leadership Conference
Affiliations
- Participate in multiple committees ( CCNPF, Nursing Practice Council, Code Blue, Research).
- Educate and teach at Skills Fairs for ICU
Certification
- Magnum Cum Laude BSN with 4.0 avg.
- ACLS/BLS 08/01/2023, exp. 08/31/2025
- BSN 2019
- NIH Stroke Certification 11/2023
- RN Virginia (0001141341) 11/2025
- Leadership Track I
- Handle with Care 11/2023
ICU Skills
- IABP, Swan, CRRT, Endoscopy/Post op care, Neuro, Cardiac.
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator/ Supervisor
Sentara Careplex Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
RN Unit Coordinator ICU
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2003 - 01.2022
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Riverside Regional Medical Center
02.1994 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Diploma - RN Nursing
Riverside Regional Nursing School