Rita Perrin

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

• Trained new nurses and surgical technicians in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Organized and adjusted schedules for new staff in Peri-operative and Peri-anesthesia departments.
• Assisted with facilitating education opportunities for all staff members.
• Worked closely with 25 new hires and 5 students to facilitate excellent onboarding experiences into their new roles.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities

As the overnight charge nurse in a level one trauma center I am used to working in a fast paced environment involving critical thinking skills while collaborating with multiple service departments simultaneously including emergency department, house supervisors, ICU, PACU, lab, organ transplant coordinators, and anesthesiologists. Responsible for overseeing 5-12 staff members with the ability to run 3-5 ORs.

• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting by not opening supplies unless asked for.
• Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures while maintaining sterile fields. As a circulator it is my responsibility, along with my scrub tech, to keep accurate count during all procedures.
• Preceptor to new nurses teaching proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• During COVID-19 discovered need for standardized carts with trauma supplies for our trauma rooms. Collaborated with another staff member to create supply cart. This helped to drastically minimize the need to leave the room during a trauma due to isolation precautions taken when a patient's COVID-19 status was unknown.
• Super user for Cerner, PICIS and Epic
• Responsible for charting, charging for and keeping track of implants in Cerner and on paper implant logs.
• Proficient in functioning in Pre-op nurse capacity to prepare patients for surgery. Maintaining standards of care to reduce post-operative infections with CHG wipes, teeth brushing, etc. Educate patients and family members on surgical procedures including estimated length of surgery and providing a time frame for when I will provide updates.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Ensured two person identifier with blood specimens and confirmed surgical specimens with surgeon to prevent mislabeling.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Assisted anesthesiologists with intubations and central line insertions. Assisted intra-operatively with EGD's and colonoscopies.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Provided on call care at all times of day and night
• Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.

As the overnight charge nurse in a level two trauma center I am used to working in a fast paced environment involving critical thinking skills while collaborating with multiple service departments simultaneously including emergency department, house supervisors, ICU, PACU, lab, organ transplant coordinators, and anesthesiologists. Responsible for overseeing 3-6 staff members with the ability to run 2 ORs with call staff

• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care by not opening supplies unless asked for.
• Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures while maintaining sterile field. As a circulator it is my responsibility, along with my scrub tech, to keep accurate count during all procedures.
• Preceptor to new nurses teaching proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Responsible for charting, charging for and keeping track of implants on paper records.
• Educate patients and family members on surgical procedures including estimated length of surgery and providing a time frame for when I will provide updates.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Ensured two person identifier with blood specimens and confirmed surgical specimens with surgeon to prevent mislabeling.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Assisted anesthesiologists with intubations and central line insertions. Assisted intra-operatively with EGD's and colonoscopies.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma as well as many orthopedic and vascular injuries.
• Provided on call care at all times of day and night

Worked overnights as on different units including neuro, post-op and orthopedics as a travel RN. Hospitals included University Medical Center, Carondelet St. Mary's, Carondelet St. Joseph's and Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, Loma Linda University and Alta Bates Medical Center in California and Roper Hospital in South Carolina.

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care using paper charts, PICIS and Sunrise.

Worked overnights on a post-surgical unit responsible for 5-7 patients. Responsible for accurate I&O's, frequent vital signs, medication administration, wound care and frequent assessments on these patients. In contact with surgeons regarding changes in patient's status, critical lab results, I&O's.

Worked overnight in a hospital based skilled unit over seeing the care of up to 5 patients. Responsible for medication administration, assessments, wound care, activities of daily living and communication with physicians.

I started here as a CNA and worked my way through nursing school. When I received my RN, I stayed at the nursing home to run their 6 bed skilled unit where I was responsible for the daily needs of 4-6 residents as well as the state mandated charting required for that level of care. The unit was new and I was the first RN to help get it up and running, organize it and develop standards of care.