Maria Fe Stotts
Corpus Christi,USA
Summary
A professional Registered Nurse specialized in the PeriAnesthesia setting. Adept in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Care Management RN
MedAlign Innovative Solutions, LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Proactively improving patient outcomes for patients with chronic conditions and minimizing complications of chronic disease.
- Making health-focused monthly to patients- keeping them engaged and connected to their health goals and medication regimen.
- Guiding patients to resources needed to be successful in meeting their health goals and risk for worsening conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Making regular remote check-ins with patients to build a sense of trust and ensure patients remain engaged in their health and self-care.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided leadership, supervision, and direction to 28 Registered Nurses in the PeriAnesthesia setting.
- Managed day-to-day operations to ensure staff meet daily surgical goals.
- Collaborated with fellow colleagues in other specialties to create interdisciplinary hospital policies for nursing and patient safety.
- Researched and implemented evidence-based practices to improve standards of care in the departments.
- Instructed nurses and physicians on up-to-date medical processes and equipment through in-services.
- Disseminated information to staff from administrative leaders to team members through staff meetings.
- Coordinated quarterly and annually with the Surgery Leadership team to maintain zero wrong events.
- Researched current standards of practice for the planning and building of blueprints for Phase I and Phase II new construction.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff and other disciplinary teams on PeriAnesthesia content.
- Advocated and maintained a safe patient care environment for staff and patients.
- Achieved targeted revenue growth and maintain consistent solid ratings from hospital rating agencies for the departments annually.
- Measured, evaluated, and provided feedback to employees on their annual evaluation reviews.
- Collaborated with senior hospital leadership to promote growth and innovation in the Surgical Services department.
- Oversaw payroll entries and vacation requests for the department.
Same Day Surgery Unit Coordinator
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Served as a role model in providing leadership implementing best nursing practices on the Pre/Post-Operative Unit.
- Collaborated with surgeons, the OR team, and PACU to ensure a seamless course of care for patients throughout the surgery or procedure.
- Provided leadership and supervision to the pre/post-operative team as a Charge Nurse.
- Mentored and precepted new RNs of the team by providing coaching and sharing knowledge unique to the Pre/Post-Operative Unit.
- Trained new RNs on unit specific competencies and team proficiency.
- Organized and conducted monthly staff meetings by disseminating information new to the unit and from administrative leaders to team members.
- Served as a resource for fellow nurses and interdisciplinary members from a perioperative perspective.
- Provided professional service-recovery by intervening and deescalating climatic situations between patients and Same Day Surgery.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience by providing support during periods of high census or staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
- Closely collaborated with Pre/Post-Operative Manager to promote nursing outcomes and patient management.
Same Day Surgery (Pre- and Postoperative) Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Assessed and evaluated the patient physically, psychosocially and physiologically for readiness before surgery and after surgical treatment in the preoperative and postoperative setting.
- Functioned as one of the only preoperative Registered Nurse in the evenings and works closely with the OR team to provide a seamless transition of preoperative care to intraoperative care for the patient.
- The only RN in the department cross-trained to perform roles in both phases of care for the surgical patient, preparing patients for surgery and recovery and discharge to home.
- Advocated for patients during the pre/post-operative phase.
- Collaborated with the Perioperative Team, Anesthesiologist, and Surgeons to ensure the patient is well prepared for the procedure and that the best care is delivered safely and efficiently to the patient.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to care for and identify changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying Anesthesiologists and Surgeon and initiating appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Accurately documented and updated patient assessments, checklists, transfers, and discharges using Epic.
- Performed preoperative tests prior to surgery, i.e., EKG, lab draws.
- Proficiently assisted Anesthesiologists in performing regional anesthetics.
- Organized medical supplies for colleagues so they were easily accessible.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in PeriAnesthesia Nursing care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care pre-op and/or discharge instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pre and postoperative area.
Clinical Intensive Critical Care Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Assessed and cared for critically ill and postoperative patients in an intensive care unit.
- Delivered high quality, complex nursing care to 2:1, 1:2, and 1:1 patient to nurse ratios.
- Collaborated with physicians during the planning, administering, and evaluation of care for the patient.
- Reported pertinent observations of the changes in patient’s condition in order to continually execute individualized care.
- Recognizing and understanding physiological, physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the patient and patient’s family members.
- Assisted in nursing emergency and special surgical procedures at the bedside.
- Performed accurate and effective techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Fulfilled role as Resource Nurse with responsibilities to supervise RNs, CNAs and assist nurses during day shift.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to new ICU RNs as well as colleagues.
- Accurately documented assessments, EKG interpretation and clinical records in patient’s Electronic Medical Records.
- Proficiently operated medical technology equipment to effectively implement a patient's plan of care.
New Graduate Nurse Preceptor
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Simultaneously trained student nurses and new graduate nurses on nursing skills, and time management while working as a Clinical Medical Surgical Nurse and then as Intensive Critical Care Nurse.
- Enhanced their critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Fostered relationships between new nurses and interdisciplinary team members and physicians.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses once no longer being precepted.
- Participated in the Nurse Residency program by becoming one of the primary preceptors of the Medical Surgical Unit.
Clinical Medical-Surgical Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Attend to and assess acutely ill, post-operative orthopedic and general surgical patients in a hospital setting and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Provided high level of individualized care for 6-7 adult patient to 1 nurse ratios.
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Operate as a patient advocate by providing emotional, spiritual and personal support to patients and family members.
- Fulfill role as Charge Nurse and Resource Nurse with responsibilities to supervise RNs, CNAs and Unit Secretary and assist nurses during day shift.
- Coordinated and delivered patient care to pre–operative and post–operative patients.
- Provided technical support to nursing staff as a Super User during the implementation of the new electronic medical records system - Cerner.
Student Intern Intensive Critical Care Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Learned to provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients under the supervision of an experienced ICU RN.
- Gained confidence and clinical expertise on critical care nursing skills.
- Enhanced critical and analytical proficiency while caring for the critically ill patients.
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Assisted hospital clients with activities of daily living to promote independence or previous level of independence prior to hospitalization.
- Performed clinical skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Reinforced proper body mechanics to orthopedic patients.
- Served as nursing support for Registered Nurses.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
El Cajon, California12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
San Diego State University
San Diego, California06-2006
Associate Degree - Sciences, Pre-Nursing
Southwestern College
San Diego, California06-2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office –Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
- Medical applications -Optimantra, OnCare360, Epic, E-Clinical Works, Synapse
- Internet applications
Certification
- Certified Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia Nurse (CAPA), 1921576970
- Texas Board of Registered Compact Nursing License, 1177538
- Virginia Board of Registered Nursing License, 0001247396
- Guam Board of Nurse Examiners Endorsement, RE3243
- California Board of Registered Nursing License, 725082
- American Heart Association Certified in BLS, 2026-01-01
- Proficient in American Heart Association ACLS
- Proficient in American Heart Association PALS
Honors/ Awards/ Membership
- American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Member ID 142855
- Virginia Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Crucial Accountability, Sentara Corporate, Norfolk, Virginia, 2017
- Sentara Surgical High-Performance Team, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2016
- Foundations for Leadership, Sentara Corporate, Norfolk, Virginia, 2016
- The 7 Habits for Managers -Franklin Covey, Sentara Corporate, Norfolk, Virginia, 2016
- Efficiency Council- Surgical Services- Co-Chair, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2015
- Partnership Council- Surgical Services- Co-Chair, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2013-2014
- Sigma Theta Tau International – Zeta Mu Chapter, San Diego, California, 2013- 2015
- ICU Safety Council Member- Secretary, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, California, 2012-2013
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2011
- Sharp Hospital-wide Fall Committee, Medical-Surgical Unit Representative, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, 2009
- Nurse of the Year –Medical-Surgical Unit, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, California, 2010
- Unit Based Practice Council Member Representative, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, California, 2009- 2011
- Center for Frontline Nursing Leadership, Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, California, 2009- 2010
- Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Course Completion, Veterans Affairs Hospital, San Diego, California, 2009
- Stroke Education Certification, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, California, 2009
- Employee of the Month Medical-Surgical Unit, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, California, 10/2006
Presentations Projects
- Lateral Violence and Resources, San Diego, California, 2012
- Lateral Violence –RN to RN Verbal Abuse, San Diego, California, 2012
- Critical Thinking and Concept Mapping, San Diego, California, 2012
- Hospital-wide Safety Medication Administration Video, Chula Vista, California, 2011
- Communication: What Are You Really Saying?, Chula Vista, California, 2010
- Transfer Process Audit, Chula Vista, California, 2009
- Developed Welcome Toiletry Packets, Chula Vista, California, 2005
Timeline
Chronic Care Management RN
MedAlign Innovative Solutions, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2020
Same Day Surgery Unit Coordinator
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015
Same Day Surgery (Pre- and Postoperative) Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2014
Clinical Intensive Critical Care Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2013
New Graduate Nurse Preceptor
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2013
Clinical Medical-Surgical Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 08.2011
Student Intern Intensive Critical Care Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
09.2007 - 12.2007
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Point Loma Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
San Diego State University
Associate Degree - Sciences, Pre-Nursing
Southwestern College
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