Paige Stringo
Victoria ,TX
Summary
Committed and dedicated nurse supervisor of DeTar Hospital Navarro and DeTar Hospital North Post Operative Care Units, consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of work. Expertise lies in identifying operational needs and implementing effective solutions that drive cost savings, increased revenues, and heightened customer satisfaction. Cultivated a resourceful and well-organized approach that fosters teamwork and collaboration, resulting in a strong leadership style. Throughout a 24-year career, consistently demonstrated exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth operations and attainment of goals set forth by the administrative team. Unwavering commitment and responsibility towards their job and organizational goals to help achieve its mission. Knowledgeable post operative nurse with solid background in patient care and coordination. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care. Consistently demonstrated skills in patient assessment and critical thinking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Operative Care Unit Supervisor
DeTar Healthcare System
06.2012 - Current
- Cooperated with the Director of Surgical Services, Chief of Anesthesia, and the Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and update policies in compliance of nursing practices and procedures
- Jumped in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required. Continued to function as a bedside nurse and assumed call in rotation.
- Recovered pediatric to geriatric patients, intensive care unit patients, interventional radiology patients, cardiovascular surgery patients, neurosurgery patients, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, dental surgery, post operative cath lab patients recovering from cardioversions or cardio ablations, post operative general surgeries and trauma patients. (all surgical patients that may come in through the emergency room for surgery)
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop, implement and maintain policies conforming with nursing practice and philosophies
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing staff
- Assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls
- Created and maintained all staff schedules, vacations, and sick leave
- Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Planned and organized staff development and orientation programs for PACU nurses
- Monitored post-op vitals, ordered PCA's, fluids, blood glucose levels, maintained chest tubes, arterial lines, central line catheters, monitored intracranial pressure, observed and cared for ventilated patients, CPAP/BIPAP patient care, nasal gastric tubes, over head irrigation/3 way catheter foley care/irrigation
- Supervised and evaluated nursing performance activities
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
- Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
- Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department
- Planned, organized, supervised and provided assignments for nursing staff
- Conducted the performance evaluations for the Post Operative Care Units at DeTar Navarro and DeTar North Hospitals
- Program development leader for the post operative care of the Interventional Radiology and Cath lab patient recovery
- Delegated tasks appropriately among nursing team members according to their skill level while overseeing overall responsibility for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes. Participated in many rapid cycle team meetings to resolve issues that directly affected patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Adapted nursing approaches in response to diverse cultural backgrounds and sensitivities among the patient population served.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives such as the peer review committee, safety coach, and standards of behavior committee.
Registered Nurse, PACU
DeTar Hospital Navarro
01.2000 - 06.2012
- Interim Charge Nurse for the Nurse Manager when needed and a Registered Nurse at bedside of a 189 inpatient bed hospital. (16 PACU beds)
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume case load in busy post operative room setting
- Recovered pediatric to geriatric patients, intensive care unit patients, interventional radiology patients, cardiovascular surgery patients, neurosurgery patients, general surgery. orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, pain management, ENT, urology, gastrointestinal surgical procedures, dental surgery, cardio catheterization lab patients recovering from cardioversions, stent placement, pacemakers or cardio ablations, and trauma patients. (all surgical patients that may come in through the emergency room for surgery).
- Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching to assess understanding of post operative instruction information provided
- Cooperated with upper-level management to maintain budget and operations
- Assessed patients, recorded vitals, ; evaluated patient responses. Updated and maintained patient charts and communicated changes to nurses and physicians to ensure continuum of care
- Administered medication safely, knowledgeably and accurately, observing governing laws, regulations and hospital policy related to controlled substances
- Participated in committees to optimize and standardize practices and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX05.2006
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
The Victoria College
05.2001
Skills
- Post-Operative Care
- Healthcare planning
- Staff leadership
- Healthcare delivery
- Healthcare regulatory standards
- Quality assurance
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Awarded Top 10 Nurse Award by the South Texas Foundation for Nursing Excellence in 21st Century Excellence
- Nominate for the Rotary Club Award for Nursing Excellence
- Awarded Employee of the Month for DeTar Hospital
- Nominated to attend Leadership Victoria by the DeTar CEO
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Stroke Certification
Additional Information
References
Margaret Schaar, RN (current director)
Director of Surgical Services
DeTar Healthcare System
361-788-6691
Email: Margaret.schaar@detar.com
Leslie Hinton, BSN, FNP (personal reference)
Family Nurse Practitioner
(361) 676-1991
Email: lesliemhinton@yahoo.com
Gwen Schlamb, BSN, RN (personal reference)
Registered Nurse
(361)-935-5532
gwen.schlamb@detar.com
Timeline
Post Operative Care Unit Supervisor
DeTar Healthcare System
06.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
DeTar Hospital Navarro
01.2000 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Houston - Victoria
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
The Victoria College
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