MARIE LYNN MEDALLA
New York,NY
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse CNII
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period.
- Assisted in the development of competency-based skills checklists for newly hired nursing staff.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Motivated nursing staff members by recognizing exemplary work performance within the unit or facility.
Operating Room Registered Nurse CN I
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, NEW YORK
08.2011 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
- Evaluated patient's physical condition before, during and after surgery.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing surgery or invasive procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to operating room processes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, FL
06.1992 - 04.2024
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
- Counseled patients and family members on topics such as diet, exercise regimens, risk factors or disease management.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Operating Room Senior Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
New York, NY
01.2005 - 08.2011
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to staff members in order to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the operation of the OR.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of operating room activities such as surgical logs and staffing schedules.
- Trained new staff members on departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Maintained a sterile environment during surgery through use of proper techniques and knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Performed scrub duties to include selection and opening of supplies, preparation of surgical field, and instrumentation during surgical cases.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, FL
04.1998 - 08.1999
- Identified and assembled surgical trays for specific procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensured that all of the necessary equipment was available before each procedure.
- Collected data related to surgical cases including diagnosis codes, operative times, specimen types and weights.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
Registered Nurse
Healthcard Hospital
Makati, Philippines
03.1992 - 08.1992
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul College
Manila, Philippines03-1989
Certification
- CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse December 2002 - Present
- ACLS Advance Cardiac Life Support Certified til August 2025
- PAL Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified til August 2025
Accomplishments
- Nursing Excellence Award 2017 . Hospital For Special Surgery
- Safety Star Award Nurses Week 2024 . Hospital for Special Surgery
- 9th floor OR Staff Appreication Winner. September 2018. Hospital For Special Surgery
- Employee of the Month . 1998 . Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Affiliations
- Medical Missions for Children. OR RN Volunteer . Active Member since 2013 . Mission trips to Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru and Philippines . Assists in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
- Soup Kitchen . Volunteer . Our Lady of Queens of Angels Convent 2011-2019
- Covid 19 Vaccination Provider March 2021. Hospital For Special Surgery
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse CNII
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
01.2022 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse CN I
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
08.2011 - Current
Operating Room Senior Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
01.2005 - 08.2011
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
04.1998 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
06.1992 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Healthcard Hospital
03.1992 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul College
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