Marina Becchetti
Tularosa
Summary
Professional nurse with substantial experience in perioperative care. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient assessment, surgical preparation, and post-operative care. Reliable team player with adaptability to changing needs and environments.
Diligent Med/Surg/Tele Nurse with strong background in medical-surgical nursing. Proven track record of effectively managing patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration and skills performance such as foley and central line care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Christus Surgery Center
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
- Ensured safety by administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from surgery to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring timely communication with surgical teams.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Established trust with patients through empathetic communication skills and compassionate bedside manner during critical moments of recovery process.
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
10.2013 - 01.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed caseload of a max of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Alamogordo, NM12-2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient management
- Nursing team communication
- Postoperative care
- Nursing documentation
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Patient education
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Christus Surgery Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
10.2013 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
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