Deja Dobson
Tampa,USA
Summary
Dedicated CVOR nurse with over five years of experience in complex cardiovascular and vascular procedures. Recognized as a reliable clinical resource, demonstrating strong judgment in high-acuity cases. Experienced preceptor, skilled in mentoring, motivating, and developing staff. Motivated to drive positive change by collaborating with CVOR staff and leadership to locate learning gaps and implement targeted education to support competency development for all CVOR staff. Prepared to translate my experience into a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
TAMPA, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Mentored novice and experienced nurses in clinical practices, fostering skill development and enhancing overall team competency.
- Ensured patient safety according to AORN standards through strict adherence to surgical asepsis, proper positioning, and effective advocacy for patient needs.
- Executed CABGs, ECMO placement, intra-aortic balloon insertions, aortic aneurysm repairs, and various valve repairs including minimally invasive TAVR and mitral clips, as well as open and endovascular cases.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs and responses during and after surgical interventions, promptly addressing any complications or concerns.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by gathering detailed medical histories and medication compliance.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Travel Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Experience with on and off pump CABGs, Aortic aneurysms, various valve repairs ie. minimally invasive. TAVR, Mitral clips, and open and Endovascular cases.
- Ensured patient safety through surgical asepsis, correct positioning, and patient advocacy.
- Documented patient care activities accurately and timely, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing continuity of care.
- Assessed patients pre-surgery by gathering detailed medical histories and medication compliance related to surgical procedures.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed CABGs, aortic aneurysms, various valve repairs including minimally invasive, TAVR, mitral clips, and open and endovascular cases to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety through surgical asepsis, proper positioning, and patient advocacy, contributing to optimal surgical conditions.
- Evaluated patients before surgical procedures by gathering detailed medical histories and medication compliance, ensuring readiness for surgery.
- Documented all aspects of patient care and surgical procedures accurately in electronic health records to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Circulated for CABG, valve repairs, Impella, ECMO placement, AAA, transplants, vascular surgeries, thoracic robotic surgeries, and emergencies.
- Collaborated with surgical team to uphold safety and surgical standards for patients per facility and AORN guidelines, enhancing overall care quality.
- Prepared surgical suite based on surgery and surgeon preferences, ensuring readiness for efficient procedures.
- Assisted scrub tech with the maintenance of sterility in the operating room.
Charge Nurse
GLOBAL EMERGING Diseases Institute, Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Precepted new and experienced nurses on unit policies, procedures, and best practices, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
- Acted as a resource nurse by providing support during complex procedures, assisting with IV placements and blood draws, expediting patient discharges, administering medications according to orders, measuring vital signs, and alerting MD of abnormal findings.
- Assessed COVID-positive patients from head to toe, documenting findings accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR, notifying the MD of concerns and pertinent information using SBAR, implementing MD orders, and reassessing interventions.
- Infused monoclonal antibodies and monitored patients per policy.
Wound Care Nurse
Advent health
, FL
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisting MD with advanced wound healing modalities such as surgical debridements, applying/suturing of skin substitutes, and Total Contact casts.
- Assessing and documenting wounds of various types at various stages of healing.
- Alerting the MD with concerns about patient care and signs and symptoms of infection post-surgical procedure.
- Ensured procedural consents, records, and labs were completed and presented to MD, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Prepared patients for procedures by cleaning and picturing areas and applying pain management techniques to enhance comfort and readiness.
- Utilized effective therapeutic communication to alleviate patient anxiety related to surgery, promoting a supportive care environment.
Progressive Care Nurse
Brandon regional hospital
Brandon, FL
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Educated and reinforced patient knowledge related to medication actions, diabetic management, edema care, oxygen therapy, nutrition needs, dietary status, and plan of care
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for 4 to 5 step-down patients from ICU and those with complex needs beyond general medical-surgical units.
- Assessing and notifying physician(s) or on call resident(s) when patient status deteriorates, obtaining telephone orders, acknowledging orders, implementing orders, reassessing and documenting in a timely manner.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with RNs, techs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physicians, and residents to address individual patient needs and facilitate discharge to L.T.A.C, hospice, S.N.F, or home.
- Utilized effective interpersonal communication to support patients in coping with stressors and managing pain through pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL01-2018
Skills
- Epic EMR system
- Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Critical Thinker
- Self-directed
- Problem solver
- Effective Communicator
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Quick Learner
- Compassionate
- Patient Advocacy Expert
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
02.2024 - Current
Cardiovascular Operating Room Travel Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
09.2022 - 06.2023
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse
GLOBAL EMERGING Diseases Institute, Tampa General Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Wound Care Nurse
Advent health
09.2019 - 03.2021
Progressive Care Nurse
Brandon regional hospital
12.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tampa