Registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multitask while working as a team member for the best patient outcomes. Managed and trained numerous nurses throughout my nursing career.
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RACHEL DZIADOSZ
Tampa,FL
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
HCA South Tampa Hospital (Memorial)
Registered Nurse
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Staff Pre-op and recovery nurse for all elective surgeries with strong focus on Orthopedics and Spine, cath lab and interventional radiology patients.
- Lead RN for Ortho and Spine patients
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Responsible for safe patient care, ensure all safety measures are in place prior surgery
- Perform all necessary lab work, IV therapy, antibiotics, EKG, chart review and recover patients through discharge as well as discharge teachings
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Kaiser Permanente
Operating Room Registered Nurse
09.2010 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Circulator Registered Nurse in a fast paced ambulatory center
- Functioned as cross-departmental intermediary in support of operations and surgical procedures
- Trained new nurses in the Operating room
- Strong focus in Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, General, breast oncology, Plastics, ENT and Gynecology
- Documentation using EPIC, PACS, Pyxis
- Appointed as the 'super user' for assisting OR staff in the documentation of EPIC
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
Tampa General Hospital
Operating Room Registered Nurse
07.2008 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Successfully completed the peri-operative training program at Tampa General Hospital
- Circulator RN in the main operating room and Women's center in a variety of cases with strong focus in general trauma, laparoscopic, endoscopic, breast oncology, orthopedics, neurology, colorectal, gynecology and Divinci robot cases
- Trained new nurses in the operating room
- Appointed as 'super user' for assisting OR staff in the use of endoscopic equipment
- Served as the patient advocate, assuring that an aseptic, sterile and safe environment was maintained
- Documentation using Picis, Precise, PACS, OR manager
- Assisted anesthesia with patient as needed pre, peri and post-operatively.
Dr. Michelle Copeland
Charge Registered Nurse
06.1998 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Managed the overall daily operations of a busy plastic surgery suite as well as the nursing staff of the operating and procedural rooms
- Interviewed, hired and trained new nursing staff as well as ancillary staff
- Primary scrub nurse and assisted the surgeon in all plastic and reconstructive surgeries
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with OSHA, AAAASF and The Joint Commission
- Developed and implemented protocols, peri-operative forms and data collection for research
- Injectable filler specialist including juvederm, restylane and collagen
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures accordingly
- Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity
- Performed suture removals for patients of all ages
- Developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Travecorps
Travel Registered Nurse
09.1997 - 09.1998
Job overview
- Clinical nurse in the 34 bed Cardiac step-down unit
- Assessed and monitored patients post CABG, pace maker, angioplasty, aortic valve replacement
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Charge Registered Nurse
09.1996 - 09.1997
Job overview
- Charge nurse of a 50 bed unit that consisted of cardiac step-down, telemetry, oncology, AIDS and ventilator assisted patients
- Assisted with bedside procedures including cardiac pacing and cardioversions
- Successfully completed Telemetry certification course
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Education
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
BSN
University Overview
Skills
- Assists in numerous clinical procedures including nerve blocks
- IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- EMR / EHR
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Performing EKGs
- High level of autonomy
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver
- Interpersonal & communication skills
Certification
CNOR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA South Tampa Hospital (Memorial)
02.2019 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2010 - 04.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2010
Charge Registered Nurse
Dr. Michelle Copeland
06.1998 - 06.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Travecorps
09.1997 - 09.1998
Charge Registered Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
09.1996 - 09.1997
University of South Florida
BSN
CNOR
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