Mystie Perez
Denton,MD
Summary
Patient-focused RN offering 12-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Key Health
02.2024 - Current
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Director Of Nursing - Interim
Key Health
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Unit Manager
Key Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
RN Staff Nurse
Key Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Utilized PCC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Skilled Nursing Facility environment.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Operating Room Staff Nurse
Surgical Care Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Staff Nurse
Center for Vein Restoration
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Provide patient and family centered care to everyone who walks through our doors
- Review peripheral vascular ultrasound results and coordinate with physician to develop a proper plan of care
- Maintain sterile technique and field throughout venous procedures including radiofrequency ablations and injections.
Nurse Manager
Active Day Adult Day Care
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Document in LTSS, CADCare, and keeping members’ charts up to date
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse
KUREsmart Pain Management
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Perform assessments on patients and document details, coordinate patient care with the physician and other staff members
- Preop patients for procedures
- Obtaining vital signs, obtain patient signatures on consents, and establishing IV access for patients receiving sedation
- Ensure patient safety until stable and ready for discharge after the procedure
- Give patient discharge instructions and verify the patient understanding of those instructions
- Perform inventory and ordering, infection control tracking, and chart reviews for two offices.
Staff Nurse-OR
Anne Arundel Medical Center - Edwards Surgical Pavilion
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Provide patient and family centered care to everyone who walks through our doors
- Assist anesthesia with patient intubation, then position the patient and prep the patient per surgeons' requests
- Proper documentation throughout the surgical procedure and retrieving supplies as needed, maintain sterile technique and a sterile field.
Staff Nurse-OR
Shore Regional Health at Easton and Dorchester
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Assist anesthesia with patient intubation, then position the patient and prep the patient per surgeons' requests
- Proper documentation throughout the surgical procedure and retrieving supplies as needed, maintain sterile technique and a sterile field
- Scrub second pair of hands in various ortho procedures, maintain sterile throughout the procedure.
Staff Nurse-Oncology
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Provide exceptional care to all families and support to the families
- Post-op care for surgical incisions, patient assessments and proper computer documentation
- Proper handling of chemotherapeutic agents, blood products and administration of blood products.
Education
Baccalaureate in Nursing -
Wesley College
Dover, DE05.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Kent Island High School
Stevensville, MD06.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant/High School Diploma - undefined
Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MD05.2007
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Long-Term Care
- Professional Development
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Clinical Leadership
- Shift Scheduling
- Patient Education
- Clinical care oversight
- Quality Improvement
- Behavioral Health
Certification
- Maryland State Registered Nurse License, R201128
- CPR, BLS Certification
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Key Health
02.2024 - Current
Director Of Nursing - Interim
Key Health
12.2023 - 01.2024
Unit Manager
Key Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Key Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
Operating Room Staff Nurse
Surgical Care Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse
Center for Vein Restoration
08.2020 - 12.2021
Nurse Manager
Active Day Adult Day Care
09.2019 - 05.2021
Staff Nurse
KUREsmart Pain Management
07.2018 - 08.2019
Staff Nurse-OR
Anne Arundel Medical Center - Edwards Surgical Pavilion
08.2015 - 06.2018
Staff Nurse-OR
Shore Regional Health at Easton and Dorchester
06.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse-Oncology
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Kent Island High School
Certified Nursing Assistant/High School Diploma - undefined
Queen Anne's County High School
Baccalaureate in Nursing -
Wesley College
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