Maria Weyant
Walden,NY
Summary
Experienced pre-op/PACU nurse with a strong understanding of assisting patients during diverse medical procedures. Skilled at promoting collaboration among healthcare teams, multitasking efficiently, and communicating effectively with patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to Number patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
RN, PACU
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined handoff procedures by efficiently communicating pertinent information to the next shift''s staff.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Provided comprehensive pre-discharge assessments, verifying that patients met criteria for discharge while addressing any remaining concerns or needs prior to leaving the facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing supplies and equipment necessary for patient care delivery within the PACU setting.
PACU TRAVEL RN
Mount Sinai West
02.2023 - Current
- Phase 1 recovery nurse providing care for outpatient procedures, patients receiving inpatient care and same day admissions
- Provided care for patients receiving general surgery, gynecological procedures, orthopedic surgeries, neurological procedures, vascular surgery, renal/urology procedures, etc
- Knowledge in narcotic pain medicine administration, patient controlled analgesia (PCAs), A-line management, airway management and frequent assessment of hemodynamics
PACU RN
Nuvance Health
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery nurse, assisting patients including but not limited to those having ENT procedures, gynecological surgeries, ocular/opthalmic procedures, podiatry surgeries
ICU/CCU RN
MidHudson Regional Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
TOTAL JOINT COORDINATOR, PRE-OP/PACU RN
The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects in patients, including antibiotics and narcotics
- Took vitals and assessed patients in the recovery room following surgical procedures ranging from pain management procedures to joint replacement surgery
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within ambulatory joint replacement surgery to serve as informational resources to patients
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY12.2017
Skills
- Phase 1/Phase 2 recovery
- IV therapy
- Pre-surgical testing
- Quality enhancement
- Discharge coordination
- EMR- Cerner
- EMR- Epic
- EMR- SIS
Personal Information
Title: RN
Awards
Excellence in Nursing 2020, Nominated for Hudson Valley Excellence in Nursing award for work done as a pre-op/PACU nurse and total joint coordinator at the Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates
Certification
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates
09.2023 - Current
RN, PACU
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
PACU TRAVEL RN
Mount Sinai West
02.2023 - Current
PACU RN
Nuvance Health
12.2021 - 02.2023
ICU/CCU RN
MidHudson Regional Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
TOTAL JOINT COORDINATOR, PRE-OP/PACU RN
The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates
06.2018 - 07.2021
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
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