Nadyne McQuiston
Osteen,FL
Summary
Dynamic seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record of 35 years at AdventHealth. I offer clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Have a strong background in patient assessment, care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical team to deliver high quality care. Demonstrated compassion and strong clinical judgment while leading nursing staff and enhancing team performance. Demonstrates expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in IV administration and medication management, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through effective collaboration and mentorship.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
09.1991 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients individual needs. Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient. Provide compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection protocols and educating staff and patients on proper hygiene practices, to promote a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Addressed concerns promptly by investigating issues and collaborate with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiency. Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication.
- Manage staffing payroll and schedules for time off to give adequate coverage while minimizing overtime costs. Manage budgets to ensure optimal financial performance and investigate resources for departmental growth. Manage inventory to optimize stock levels to reduce waste.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff to maintain professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons. Cross-trained employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Conferred with physician to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches. Provided patient care, assist physician with sterile procedures, utilize sterile techniques to maintain clean and safe environment, give conscious sedation, stabilized patient and recovery. Schedule next appointment to determined next course of action.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital/AdventHealth
Orange City
05.1994 - 06.2004
- Ambulatory Surgical Services - OR Holding, Pre-Testing and Recovery. Prepared patients for surgery. Giving conscious sedation in the operating room for procedures not needing anesthesia. Obtained patient history and medical record before surgical procedure, Reviewed surgical procedure with patient to collaborate education and post-op recovery. Obtaining orders to collect Labs, EKG, and Radiology imaging.
- Assistant Charge PACU
- Took charge of unit when charge nurse was out or away from department. Received patients from Surgery, Endoscopy or Specialty area and caring
for them under the ASPAN Standards. Knowledge of anesthetic agents, management of patients consciousness, airway management, respiratory status and cardiac status. Knowing arrhythmia recognition and treatment. Management of fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters. Administration of drugs via injection, oral, IV push , or the set up of a PCA pump. Discharging patients after criteria is met, via to units, floor or home. Giving report to receiving nurse and or giving discharge instructions to patient and family that are going home post procedure as ordered by physicia - Charge Nurse Pain Management Clinic
- Organization of the department and of nursing staff. Obtaining procedural referrals, patient medical records and radiology reports for new patients. Making appointments and scheduling special procedures in the operating room. Assisting the doctor with procedures, starting IV's and giving conscious sedation when needed. Following up with patients post procedure.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL06-1991
No Degree - Graduate Nurse Program
Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL01-1991
High School Diploma -
Mainland Senior High
Daytona Beach, FL06-1977
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Compassion and empathy
- IV set up
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood draws
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care and physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Staff supervision
- Critical care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership and team coordination
- Appointment scheduling
Accomplishments
- Member of Departmental Committee, Nursing Practice Council to collaborate with team to implement and maintain standards of nursing practice and patient care. To implement process improvements.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Spiritual Ambassador
Certification
- Licensed RN
- Certified BLS
- Certified ACLS
- Certifies RALS eQuiz NOVA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital/AdventHealth
05.1994 - 06.2004
AdventHealth
09.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
No Degree - Graduate Nurse Program
Florida Hospital
High School Diploma -
Mainland Senior High