Maritza Toledo
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, excelling in patient safety and compassionate care. Completed 600 plus hours of hands-on clinical experience in vascular nursing specialty. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective teamwork. Skilled in medical equipment operation and patient advocacy, contributing to improved nursing satisfaction and patient care standards. Continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development in the nursing field. Currently seeking to earn my Doctorate in Nurse Practice degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
07.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
- Ensure efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Increase positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Optimize patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
- Prevent infections and maintain a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Contribute to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
- Support a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
- Maintain an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; contributed to continuity of care across shifts.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC07.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR Software (Epic/Encompass)
- Attention to Detail
- Student Precepting
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Professionalism and Ethics
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Carolina State Board of Nursing. # 311802
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Affiliations
- Shared Governance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
07.2020 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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