Elise Ferreira

LEADERSHIP ROLES:

• As the thoracic surgical service lead RN in the Operating Room (OR), collaborates and prepares for all thoracic procedures, including robotic, ensuring safe and seamless procedures for surgical staff and surgical patients.
• As part of the robotic team, collaborates with the robotic service lead and robotic surgeons to managing supplies, updates, and trainings. Scrubs and Circulates robotic procedures including: Colorectal, Thoracic, General and Urology cases. Comfortable with troubleshooting the robot.
• Take the RN Lead Float position 15% of the time, overseeing the flow of the day, and motivated to help out both delegating and utilizing resources efficiently.
• Worked on unit base improvement projects as the Chair of the Unit Base Council (UBC) for RNs, such as real time preoperative text alerts for patients, to reduce patient related cancellations.
• Member of the Implant subcommittee, superuser for Document Storage System (DSS) and Formalin Dispensing Machine.

CIRCULATING/SCRUBBING ROLES:

• Promotes a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient information adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Applies infection control protocols to minimize risk of complication in surgical settings.
• Supports anesthesia team, assisting with induction/extubation according to established guidelines.
• Implements time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
• Coordinates with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families to provide pre-operative education and emotional support.
• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
• Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
• Assists in preparing operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and necessary instruments are available.
• Prepares equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
• Adapts quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Preps operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Assists in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
• Advocates for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ROLE:

• Engages in continuous learning opportunities to advance knowledge of surgical procedures and nursing practices.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operation and patient care.
• Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Attends Evidence Base Practice (EBP) Symposiums.