Linda Reitano
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced, compassionate nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
I am a caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Having retired from a wonderful position in the fall, I am motivated to continue helping and providing care as my schedule provides.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
TVC 1ST Care
Fairbanks , AK
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- As part of the !st Care team, I conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history. Each patient was triaged/checked in, prioritized by level of care needed (ESI rating)
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and return to wellness or arrange followup.
RN
Interior Womens Health
Fairbanks , AK
09.2009 - 07.2024
- I was the nurse for a busy OB/GYN office. My duties started with maintaining the functions of the office. I was responsible for overseeing non licensed personnel with efficient daily routine and training when necessary. Other duties included scheduling appointments, surgeries/procedures, and assuring that all Physicians, Nurse practitioners and Mid wives had supplies and assistance as needed. I was responsible for setup and assisted doctors during medical procedures. These included IV therapy, providing conscious sedation and assisting with procedures such as hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, and D+C. Assisted in family centered birth center, nonmedicated vaginal delivery and care of mother and infant after birth.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly care.
- ACLS and conscious sedation certifed.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
RN Floor Nurse
Banner Health
Fairbanks , AK
09/01/99 - 12/03/09
- Labor and delivery nurse and cross trained for antepartum. Also have experience as scrub nurse for cesarean sections and recovery after spinal or general anesthesia.
- Managed the patients with labor, pain management and delivery. ( to include oral, IV and epidural anesthesia.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Monitoring FHR and labor progression.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- ACLS, NRP, CPR current. NCC Certified with Inpatient Labor and delivery.
RN
Dr Peter Lawrason
Fairbanks , AK
12.1995 - 12.1999
- Office nurse for busy OB/GYN practice.
- Duties included assisting with scheduling and facilitating care at routine appointments. Assisted with procedures as needed, to included routine GYN, LEEP and minor surgery procedures. Responsible to sterilize instruments and home care, refills, followup appointments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Travel Staff RN
Medical Personnel Pool
Fort Polk , LA
09/14/93 - 12/13/95
- Assignments included inpatient medical/surgical, ambulatory surgery and recovery and home care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
RN Floor Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
Fayetteville , NC
08.1985 - 12.1993
- Assisted with labor and delivery and antepartum care.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
- trained with staff Army nurses in monitoring labor progression and fetal well being, with external and if necessary, internal monitoring. attended resourse trining with 66G nurses. Assisted in delivery/care in OR suite.
- assisted with Infant resuscitation and safe transfer to the nursery after immediate post-partum bonding and care.
RN
Medical Personnel Pool
Fayetteville , NC
08.1985 - 08.1993
- Assignments included home health care, inpatient med/surg, and ambulatory surgery/emergency care.
Education
Diploma - NURSING
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Lewiston, ME05-1984
Certification - Inpatient Labor And Delivery
NCC
Skills
- ACLS/CPR (current)
- NRP (current)
- Conscious sedation
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Surgical
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
TVC 1ST Care
06.2024 - Current
RN
Interior Womens Health
09.2009 - 07.2024
RN
Dr Peter Lawrason
12.1995 - 12.1999
RN Floor Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
08.1985 - 12.1993
RN
Medical Personnel Pool
08.1985 - 08.1993
RN Floor Nurse
Banner Health
09/01/99 - 12/03/09
Travel Staff RN
Medical Personnel Pool
09/14/93 - 12/13/95
Diploma - NURSING
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Certification - Inpatient Labor And Delivery
NCC
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