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Mary Jane Rosalita

Richmond,VA

Summary

Passionate and hardworking Nurse with over ten years of diverse experience and proven clinical knowledge in variety of medical settings, including nursing home, medical surgical ward and operating room. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, and working under pressure. Adept in safe medication administration, providing high standard nursing care, infection control procedures, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Experienced nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

OR Nurse

VCUHS
Richmond, VA
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in specialty areas such as trauma and critical care or orthopedics within the OR setting.
  • Cared for complex wound dressings and drains per physician orders.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, support staff, administrators, patients and family members concerning patient care issues.
  • Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
  • Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to ensure safety of staff and patients.
  • Assessed patient's needs before, during, and after surgery.
  • Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
  • Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
  • Adhered strictly to policies related to infection control within the operating room environment.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing nursing interventions for OR patients.
  • Performed patient assessments preoperatively and postoperatively.
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.

Circulating-nurse

Medpro International
Lanham, MD
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Uses aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitors situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
  • assists in positioning the patient in OR apt to the surgical procedure, such as supine, prone, lithotomy or sitting.
  • Ensures that all necessary equipment, instruments, supplies and implants are readily available and that the OR is set up appropriately in accordance with the physician's preference card.
  • Prior to taking the patient from pre-op to the OR, ensures that the surgical and anesthesia consents are completed properly, the operative site and laterality is verified and marked (as applicable), patient's NPO status is established, H & P and pertinent lab results are in place and identity of the patient is verified .
  • Provides assistance to the Anesthesiologist during intubation when needed.
  • Performs urinary catheterization as required.
  • Monitors, records, and reports accurate patient's progress while strictly maintaining data protection.
  • Gives precise turn over report to the PACU nurse before transferring the patient from OR to their department.
  • Ensures proper handling, labeling and disposition of specimen (if any) according to hospital policy.
  • Ensures patient safety while respecting their privacy at all times.
  • Constantly adheres to health and safety policy .

OR NURSE

ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
08.2017 - 03.2022
  • Carried out full range of professional duties including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient's condition during Preoperative phase, Anesthetic phase, Surgical phase and Recovery phase.
  • Ensured that the operating room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment.
  • ensured that all surgical instruments, equipment, needles, blades, raytex, laps are all accounted for at the end of the procedure.
  • Performed urinary catheterization when required.
  • Communicated with patients, teammates, physicians and other healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Adhered to relevant health and safety standards and precautions.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Assisted in the positioning and preparing patient on the operating table.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Maintained accurate and timely records of patient's progress during the procedure.


Staff Nurse- Renal Ward

ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST- NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
Wolverhampton, UNITED KINGDOM
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.

STAFF NURSE- NURSING HOME

STRATHTAY HOUSE
Perth, United Kingdom
02.2007 - 12.2014
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Coordinated care with family other health care team to ensure optimum care provided.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheterization, and NG feeding.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills whilst providing support .
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
VALENCIA, BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES
03.1995

Skills

  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Circulating Nursing
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • First Aid
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Surgical Equipment
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • EMR Systems
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient and Family Education

Timeline

OR Nurse

VCUHS
05.2023 - Current

Circulating-nurse

Medpro International
04.2022 - 04.2023

OR NURSE

ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
08.2017 - 03.2022

Staff Nurse- Renal Ward

ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST- NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 07.2017

STAFF NURSE- NURSING HOME

STRATHTAY HOUSE
02.2007 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

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