Registered Nurse with extensive experience in operating room settings, delivering high-quality patient care and conducting thorough pre- and post-operative assessments. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Level I, II, III and IV Trauma Hospitals
Various locations
06.2016 - Current
Assisted surgeons by providing critical patient information during surgical procedures to ensure informed decision-making.
Provided skilled, professional care to patients while in the operating room, all based on national practice standards.
Complete pre- and post-op full assessments of patient to ensure optimal outcomes
Conducted pre- and post-op education for patients and care team members to enhance understanding and recovery.
Prepare and administer medications through IV, orally and subcutaneously
Collaborated as a multi-disciplinary team member to deliver comprehensive patient care and fulfill physician orders, ensuring timely administration of medications, treatments, and lab tests.
Led nursing team as Charge Nurse during evening and weekend shifts.
Agency Medical Surgery Nurse
Saratoga County Jail
Saratoga Springs, NY
11.2019 - 05.2020
Administered medications to 100-200 inmates per shift, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
Performed assessments based on inmate illnesses, facilitating timely transfers to local urgent care and emergency room.
Completed full head to toe assessments for new intake of inmates including vital sign collecting.
Started detoxification treatment plan for patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. from alcohol and illegal drugs.
Obtained full past medical histories.
Medical Claims Clerk
Amtrust
Latham, NY
02.2015 - 05.2016
Reviewed medical correspondence to ensure accurate processing of insurance claims
Requested additional documentation to finalize treatment plan reviews
Collaborated with case managers to determine appropriate treatments for individual claimants
Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
Patient Care Technician, Post-Partum Unit
St. Peter’s Health Partners
Albany, NY
02.2013 - 11.2015
Cared for ante- and post-partum mothers and their infants, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery
Assisted mothers during transport to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensuring safety and comfort
Performed newborn checks including hearing, hemodynamic, Phenylketonuria, and bilirubin testing
Collected vital signs and specimens on schedule, supporting timely assessments and care decisions
Educated parents on infant care, enhancing their confidence and preparedness for home
Senior Account Manager/Wellness Claims Consultant
Stat Staff Professionals
Saratoga Springs, NY
12.2010 - 08.2014
Trained employer groups on Basic Life Saving, First Aid, and use of Automated External Defibrillator in community and work settings
Processed benefits and medical claims, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services to clients
Established new contracts with facilities to assist in staffing deficits
Recruited new caregivers and assisted current caregivers with meeting their employment goals
Managed payroll and invoicing for multiple accounts weekly, supporting operational efficiency and financial accuracy
Established contract modifications to current contracts with different health care insurance carriers to offer additional benefits to customers
Cultivated productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions.
Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - History, Business
University at Albany
Albany, NY
05-1994
Skills
Circulating nurse skills
Clinical assessments
Preoperative assessment
Pre-op education
Health record management
EMR software
Medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
Teamwork and collaboration
Care team collaboration
Patient advocacy
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Cultural competency
Certification
Basic Life Saving for Healthcare Providers, 03/27
Advanced Cardiac Life Saving, 07/28
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