Francis Rufo, MA, RN, CCRN-CSC-CMC
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Registered Professional Nurse with nursing leadership experience as Clinical Nurse Manager in Cardiac ICU and Critical Care Nurse Educator in Cardio-Thoracic ICU. Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) with Cardiac Surgery Certified (CSC) and Cardiac Medicine Certified (CMC) subspecialty certifications. Holds a Master's degree in Nursing Administration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University
04.2022 - Current
- Assumes first-line nursing leadership for clinical operations, patient flow and delivery of patient care in the Cardiac ICU for off-shift hours
- Coordinates patient flow with cardiac fellows, medical residents, nurse practitioners, charge nurses, and nurses to facilitate efficient turnaround times
- Performs intentional and purposeful daily rounds on patients and their families, staff members and care environment
- Provides a consultative and supportive role to clinical nurses on performance improvement projects for clinical ladder, quality initiatives and educational sessions
- Mentors and coaches new staff members on practice and performance standards and conducts regular check-ins with orientees
- Provides first-line service recovery to address patient and family issues and concerns, and escalates appropriately as needed
- Performs chart reviews in preparation for mini-RCAs, and performs chart audits to ensure readiness for Joint Commission and Department of Health visits
- Assists Patient Care Director with scheduling and staffing for optimal use of resources; regular audits of employee files, certifications and compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements; conducting monthly staff meetings; and recruitment, recognition, and retention intitiatives
- Participates in campus-wide Quality and Patient Safety initiatives in CAUTI prevention to achieve campus and enterprise goal
- Attends campus-wide and cross-campus Nursing Practice Council meetings to review Critical Care policies
CARDIAC SURGERY ICU PER DIEM CLINICAL NURSE
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Provides exceptional nursing care to immediate post-open heart surgery patients, including OHT, CABG, valve repairs and replacements, VAD and TAH implantation; and thoracic surgeries
- Delivers appropriate nursing interventions to immediate post-op patients while managing rapidly changing conditions, such as changes in cardiac rhythm, vital signs and neurologic and vascular status
- Initiates and titrates pressors, inotropes, sedation and other medications with autonomy in accordance to provider's orders
- Proficiently manages patients on ECMO, VAD, TAH, IABP, Impella, TVP; CRRT and SCUF machines; and mechanical ventilators
- Full-Time status from 3/2020 to 5/2021 then transitioned to Per Diem status
CRITICAL CARE NURSE EDUCATOR
Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated the Critical Care Nursing Fellowship program in the campus and actively participated in system-wide clinical education in Critical Care
- Regularly conducted needs assessment and provided bedside clinical education in CTICU and Critical Care Float
- Organized continuing clinical educational sessions, and provided and supported professional growth and development activities
- Lead educator in hospital-wide CLABSI Quality and Patient Safety workgroup, conducted central line rounds, and provided real time clinical education to staff nurses to address practice gaps
- Conducted regular audits with Nurse Manager for compliance on nursing mandatory requirements and competency requirements
- Developed orientation plans for orientees in Critical Care, evaluated orientation performance, and designed performance improvement plans as needed
CARDIO-THORACIC ICU REGISTERED NURSE
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided exceptional nursing care to post-open heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patient
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to hospital codes
- Performed charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities
- Co-chair of Employee Engagement unit-based committee; and member of Quality and Magnet unit-based committees
IV THERAPY REGISTERED NURSE
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Initiated intravenous access to inpatients upon admission, pre-procedure and prior to initiating IV therapies and blood transfusions
- Accessed patient's mediports, central venous catheters, and PICC lines
- Performed daily central lines checks to all all patients in hospital with central access
- Acted as resource for nursing staff in the assessment and treatment of intravenous site issues
- Full-Time status from 5/2017 to 12/2017 then transitioned to Per Diem status until 2/2020
TRAINING MANAGER
Metro Pharma Philippines, Inc.
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for Medical Representatives
- Implemented new learning strategies for employees based on needs assessment
- Organized and updated training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives
- Directed field training to enhance Medical Representatives' skills
CLINICAL SPECIALIST
Becton Dickinson Philipines, Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Provided education and training to staff nurses in partner hospitals on latest trends relevant to vascular access
- Partnered with nurse managers, nurse educators, and infection control nurses for continuing education needs of staff nurses
- Updated staff nurses of partner hospitals on CDC and INS Guidelines to infusion therapy as a resource speaker in continuing education
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
University of Cebu
05.2004 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills in patient care in the medical and surgical unit including various treatment procedures and medications administration
- Enhanced competence of nursing students in the performance of nursing procedures and provided reinforcement teachings at the bedside
- Developed a positive learning environment for nursing students giving patient assignments and tasks based on clinical judgment
- Collaborated with charge nurse, staff nurses and other members of the healthcare team and ensured effective communication
- Maximized leadership skills in mentoring nursing students and actively involving nursing staff in the learning process
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Carcar District Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2004
- Advocated excellent patient care through competent and safe nursing practice to patients with medical needs
- Used clinical judgment, decision-making and prioritization in attending patient's needs
- Initiated relevant patient- and family-based health teachings during patient's hospital stay and prior to discharge
- Established close working relationship with charge nurse, staff nurses and other members of the health team and participated actively in unit activities
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing
University of Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03.2003
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Process improvement
- Clinical debriefing
- Patient flow coordination
- Epic and Kronos trained
Certification
- NYS RN licensed, expires September 2025
- BLS certified, expires December 2024
- ACLS certified, expires August 2025
- Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), expires July 2024
- Cardiac Surgery Certified (CSC), expires December 2024
- Cardiac Medicine Certified (CMC), expires February 2025
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (New York City Chapter)
Additional Information
- Chair, Clinical Nurse Manager Council - Columbia campus, September 2022 to present
- Co-Lead, CAUTI Quality and Patient Safety workgroup - Columbia campus, January 2023-June 2023; Member, June 2023 to present
- Member, Nursing Practice Council-Critical Care - Columbia campus, January 2023 to present
- Member, Critical Care Leadership Practice - Cross-campus, January 2023 to present
- Member, Critical Care Practice sub-committee - Cross-campus, January 2023 to present
- Member, Nurse Excellence committee - Columbia campus, October 2023 to present
- Organizer/Facilitator/Mentor, Cardiac New Grad Mentorship Program, May 2022 to present
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University
04.2022 - Current
CRITICAL CARE NURSE EDUCATOR
Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022
CARDIAC SURGERY ICU PER DIEM CLINICAL NURSE
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2020 - Current
CARDIO-THORACIC ICU REGISTERED NURSE
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
IV THERAPY REGISTERED NURSE
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2020
TRAINING MANAGER
Metro Pharma Philippines, Inc.
12.2013 - 07.2016
CLINICAL SPECIALIST
Becton Dickinson Philipines, Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
University of Cebu
05.2004 - 05.2013
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Carcar District Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2004
Master of Arts - Nursing
University of Cebu
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
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