Omayra Nieves
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, OR Dept
Elizabeth
2
Languages
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Attentive Board Certified Registered Nurse with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and support. Achieved improved patient satisfaction and enhanced care delivery through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and attention to detail. Focused on contributing to team success and continuous professional growth while adapting to new challenges in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Director of Patient Care- OR
2 Years 11 Months- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient care processes and outcomes.
- Directed departmental operations, aligning workflows with hospital standards and strategic priorities.
- Led multidisciplinary staff, providing coaching, accountability, and performance guidance.
- Oversaw budgets, resource allocation, and staffing decisions to support efficient service delivery.
- Monitored regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to healthcare policies and accreditation requirements.
- Collaborated with executives and clinical leaders to resolve operational issues and drive coordination.
- Evaluated performance data and operational trends to inform planning and process improvements.
- Established department goals, supporting long-term organizational objectives and service excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
10 Years 2 Months- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop initiatives that improved nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale, fostering a positive work environment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and improve patient outcomes. in delivering quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Worked as recovery nurse during high-pressure situations to ensure patient safety and comfort. and medical/ surgical nurse during COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Surgical Technologist
9 Years 7 Months- Assisted surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgeries, ensuring optimal support and efficiency.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed total joint replacement procedures, facilitating improved patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created training initiatives on new equipment and procedures, enhancing patient care standards and staff competency.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment, facilitating timely access to necessary resources.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Surgical Technologist /Central Processing Technician
2 Years- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures in A level 1 trauma facility.
- Completed numerous total joint replacement procedures Completed numerous total joint replacement procedures in a surgical setting.
- Implemented training initiatives for surgical team to align procedures with best-in-class operational standards.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Developed training on new equipment and procedures to enhance patient care standards.
- Assisted in diverse procedures across general, OB/GYN, orthopedic, ENT, vascular, plastic, neuro, oral, podiatry, trauma, and open heart surgery.
Office Manager/Dental Assistant
8 Years 2 Months- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Compiled and analyzed data on administrative costs to inform budget preparation for corporate management.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Monitored quality control and productivity rates, contributing to enhanced revenue and optimized production times.
- Leveraged client and staff feedback to strengthen customer partnerships, driving revenue growth.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Helped complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments and suctioning intraoral fluids during procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Surgical Technologist Extern
3 Months- Assisted surgeons by scrubbing in during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and open heart surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring readiness and safety for surgical teams.
- Completed 500 hours of clinical externship in operating room, performing scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and maintaining sterile field and environment.
Orthodontist Assistant
6 Years 5 Months- Educated patients on oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care, and home instructions to promote better self-care.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for new and existing customers, optimizing provider availability and managing scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Sterilized instruments, cleaned surfaces, laid instruments on trays to get ready for orthodontic appointments.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
- Prepared patients for orthodontist by tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations to ensure readiness for treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients to ensure timely care. and made follow-up calls.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting the healing process.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in a grinder.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
No Degree - Certification For Sterile Processing
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Master of Arts - Health Care Administration
Certified Operating Room Nurse - CNOR
Skills
Surgical Assistance
Procedure preparation
Condition monitoring
Medication Administration
Instrument Sterilization
Sterilization procedures
Instrument Sterilization
Unit Oversight
Patient advocacy
Staff management
Delegation skills
Organizational skills
Critical Thinking
Leadership Development
Creative Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Procedure Assistance
Operational Excellence
Financial Oversight
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 10years
- Certified surgical technician- 23 years
- Certified central processing technician- 21 years
- CNOR- 3 years
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Director of Patient Care- OR
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, OR Dept
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Surgical Technologist
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01.2007 - 08.2016Read More
Surgical Technologist /Central Processing Technician
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
10.2003 - 10.2005Read More
Surgical Technologist Extern
St Josephs Regional Medical Center
07.2003 - 10.2003Read More
Orthodontist Assistant
Dr. H. T. Kandou, DD.S.
05.1996 - 10.2002Read More
Office Manager/Dental Assistant
Yolanda Abich, D.M.D
09.1995 - 11.2003Read More
Elizabeth High School
High School Diploma
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Union County College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Aspen University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Ultrasound Diagnotic School
No Degree from Surgical Technology
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St Barnabas
No Degree from Certification For Sterile Processing
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Union County College
No Degree from License Practical Nurse
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Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts from Health Care Administration
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Competency & Certification Innstitute
Certified Operating Room Nurse from CNOR
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