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Monica Rhodes

Perioperative Registered Nurse
Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

Dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience preparing patients for surgeries, monitoring recovering patients after surgery and assisting with infection prevention initiatives to deliver safe, effective and quality patient-centered care. Assesses nursing care throughout surgical process and monitors sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment. Specialties include Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeries.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Flagler Hospital
Saint Augustine, FL
02.2021 - Current
  • Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
  • Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
  • Managed an average of twenty-five minute turnover times for general surgery procedures and ten to fifteen minute turnover times for endoscopic procedures: the national goal of all surgical centers in the United States

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Nashville, TN
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
  • Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.

Clinical Staff Nurse

Correct Care Solutions
Nashville, TN
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes
  • Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure
  • Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for patients

Travel Registered Nurse

RN Network
Boca Raton, FL
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Nashville, TN
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Maintained an aseptic environment of the perioperative patient during same day procedures.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.


CVOR Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2010 - 04.2012
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Conducted perioperative assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.

CVOR Registered Nurse

Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
11.2009 - 08.2010
  • Transitioned in to the role of Perioperative Scrub Nurse in the Cardiovascular Surgical Setting.
  • Assisted the cardiac surgeons by providing surgical instrumentation for each team member.
  • Maintained patient safety by monitoring sterile instrumentation and supplies for each procedure.

CVOR Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas West Hospital
Nashville, TN
05.2005 - 10.2009
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and perioperative workshops.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Aquinas College
Nashville, TN
01.2003 - 05.2005

Skills

Direct Patient Care

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Certification

ACLS

Timeline

BLS

12-2021

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Flagler Hospital
02.2021 - Current

ACLS

01-2021

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2020

Clinical Staff Nurse

Correct Care Solutions
07.2016 - 11.2016

Travel Registered Nurse

RN Network
04.2015 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013

CVOR Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2010 - 04.2012

CVOR Registered Nurse

Centennial Medical Center
11.2009 - 08.2010

CVOR Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas West Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Aquinas College
01.2003 - 05.2005

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