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Monica Medeiros

New Bedford,MA

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Nurse Administrator with a proven track record at Same Day Surgiclinic, adept in Infection Control and fostering team supervision. Leveraged critical thinking and EPIC system expertise to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Demonstrated excellence in employee evaluation and quality improvement, significantly contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Administrator

Same Day Surgiclinic
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Evaluating the staffing needs and assigning daily duties.
  • Coordinates the operating schedule with the anesthesia department.
  • Monitors overall medical personnel utilization in each of the patient care areas (Admitting, Pre-op, Operating/ Procedure rooms, Recovery Room) and the Sterilization department.
  • Developing and implementing the in-service education programs for nursing staff and new hires.
  • Performing periodic evaluations of the performance of individual members of the nursing staff.
  • Overseeing acquisition and use of medical supplies, drugs and medical equipment at acceptable inventory control levels. Ensures that all medical equipment is working properly per manufacture recommendations.
  • Supervision of medical waste management ensures adherence to current rules and regulations, and monitors contracts.
  • Overseeing the Infection Control Program for the facility and reporting results to the Patient Care Assessment Plan Committee (PCAP) and attending monthly governance meetings.
  • Monitors compliance with the PCAP and makes sure that variances are completed when appropriate and reports to findings to governing body.

OR Control Desk Manager

Southcoast Health
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Assist the nursing and medical staff (anesthesia, surgeons, and booking office) with day-to-day operations of the operating room.
  • Obtain accurate information from medical staff of urgent/emergent cases to make sure the schedule runs smoothly as well as update changes to schedule.
  • Communicate STAT issues to nurses, physicians/surgeons and anesthesia as well as other department as needed.
  • Work closely with material department to develop and maintain preference cards and inventory needed for cases.
  • Assign and monitor department staffing in accordance with department need.
  • Enter staff schedule and requests using Kronos system.
  • Provide direct and indirect patient care, supervise licensed and non-licensed personnel
  • Assist with circulating in surgery as required and other duties as needed.
  • Facilitate accurate and complete data entry and recovery for surgical services using EPIC program.
  • Monitor monthly management reports and analyzes trends and take action appropriately.
  • Knowledgeable in clinical areas of supervision, defined processes to establish goals and outcomes which reflect systems integration in today’s dynamic health care environment.

Surgical Coordinator for Ent & Plastics

Southcoast Health
05.2007 - 05.2016
  • Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.
  • Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
  • Nine years as surgical coordinator (previously called team leader) for ENT, Plastics, and minor surgery with a high pediatric patient volume.
  • Launched Peri-Operative Teddy Bear Tour based on a volunteer system with other peri-operative professionals. Provided counseling, and information regarding what parents and caregivers can expect during the surgical process in the means to help alleviate some peri-operative anxiety in themselves and their children. Worked with pre-op, post-op, recovery, and anesthesia departments to coordinate monthly schedules for tours.
  • Created new preference cards for new surgeons as well as maintained current preference with updates to prepare for procedures by managing equipment and instruments prior to start of procedure.
  • Preceptor to student nurses and new staff. Covered control desk managers’ responsibilities for vacations or leave of absences.
  • Schedule in-services and training for new or updated OR equipment, and new products used within specialized services.
  • ·Active community based nurse. Developed and presented anti-bullying presentations to DeMello’s Elementary School 3rd&4thgraders.

Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse

Southcoast Health
01.2004 - 05.2007
  • Staff nurse caring post surgical patients along with acute illness including renal failure, pain, neurological changes, cardiac, congestive heart failure and pre and post surgical patients by promoting health and healing.
  • Promoted a positive healing environment for patients through empathetic care, active listening, and emotional support.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Supporting families and patients coping with chronic and acute illness to help them achieve optimal healing and functionality.
  • Performed as a team player, maintained collegial/working relationships with nursing staff and physicians and patient families to ensure quality patient care.
  • Functioned as a mentor/resource to incoming nursing staff, nursing students, LPN and nurses aides.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College
Milton, MA
06.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
06.2004

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
06.2001

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Quality Improvement
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Team Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • EPIC
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (ACLS
  • Pediatric Life Support for Health Care Providers (PALS)
  • IV Moderate Sedation
  • CNOR

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Administrator

Same Day Surgiclinic
08.2018 - Current

OR Control Desk Manager

Southcoast Health
05.2016 - 08.2018

Surgical Coordinator for Ent & Plastics

Southcoast Health
05.2007 - 05.2016

Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse

Southcoast Health
01.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bristol Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Bristol Community College

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