Maria Caycedo
DEERFIELD BEACH,FL
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
08.1982 - 08.2017
- Specialized in Pediatrics.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating task.
- managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Identified potential ethical dilemmas within the healthcare setting and sought guidance from appropriate resources when needed.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Treated wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages as ordered by surgeons.
- Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing guidance to other nurses on the operating room.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages within the sterile field.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired staff nurses orienting them to departmental expectations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Director of Nursing
MYG Home Care Agency
Miami, FL
08.1992 - 08.2014
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08-1992
OR TECH - Surgical Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08-1982
High School Diploma -
WC Bryant HS
Queens, NY06-1976
Skills
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Charting
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Infection Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- IV Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Critical Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Assessments
- Emergency Response
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year Finalist for the March of Dimes 2013 Critical Care/Surgical Services.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
skills
Able to scrub and circulate proficiently in many surgical specialties including: Pediatrics, General surgery, Trauma, Gyn/Gyo, Plastic, Othopedics, ENT, Oral and Vascular.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
MYG Home Care Agency
08.1992 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Jackson Memorial Hospital
08.1982 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Miami Dade College
OR TECH - Surgical Technology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
WC Bryant HS
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