Roberto Massa-Camareno
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator experienced who is motivating and passionate about supporting clinical staff, nurses, surgical techs, physicians and resident physicians before, during and after surgical procedures. Energetic operating room nurse with 6 years of experience administering exceptional patient care. Responsible with skills in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring and care documentation. Reliable bilingual periOperative nurse dedicated to keeping track of patient status throughout surgical procedures. A compassionate individual known to follow hospital procedures and regulatory organizations to ensure safe and healthy outcomes for quality patient care. Compassionate CVOR Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, surgical assistance, and post-operative recovery. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, which ensure seamless coordination in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe
Sanford, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessment, pre and post-operative care, and surgical preparation.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided education to patients about their conditions.
- Provided direct nursing care for cardiovascular patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured optimal comfort of patients by providing support during cardiac catheterizations and angiograms.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate patient care was being delivered according to standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information including medical history, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments on new patients prior to surgery including physical exams and lab tests.
- Documented all charges accurately into the electronic health record system.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used in CVOR such as sutures, gowns, gloves, drapes.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to diagnosis or recovery process.
- Developed individualized nursing plans that addressed specific needs of each patient while promoting healing environment.
- Utilized advanced technology equipment such as ultrasound machines or ECG monitors when assessing patient condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe
Sanford, FL
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in departmental meetings on a regular basis in order to stay up-to-date on new policies or protocols.
- Reviewed relevant literature related to surgical services regularly in order maintain current knowledge base.
- Reported any adverse events or unexpected outcomes from procedures immediately upon occurrence.
- Administered medication according to physician orders and documented all treatments accurately.
- Ensured that all equipment used during surgery was properly sterilized and maintained in a safe condition.
- Assisted surgeons with various procedures, including positioning of the patient for optimal access during the procedure.
- Prepared operating rooms for upcoming surgeries by ensuring that appropriate supplies were available and ready for use.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to meet individual needs of each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments prescribed by physicians and provided feedback as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients before, during and after their surgical procedures.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Operating Room Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Manager
Puerto Rico Women & Children's Hospital
Bayamón , Puerto Rico
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
- Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance.
- Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
- Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies.
- Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Hospital San Juan
San Juan, PR
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes to facilitate patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
San Juan, PR06.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
San Juan, PR05.2017
Operating Room Technician Certificate -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
San Juan, PR05.2015
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Work ethic
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- OB/GYN, Adult & Pediatric Procedures in General Surgery, Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, Dental, ENT, Neuro, Ortho-Spine, Robotic and Laparoscopic surgeries knowledge
- Surgical Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Medical procedure assistance
- Patient needs assessment
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication administration
- Interpersonal and written communication
- IV drug therapy management
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Robotic procedures familiarity
- Training & development
- Supply inventorying
- Team management
- Supervision & leadership
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Planning & organizing
- Data management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Operating Room Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe
04.2024 - Current
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe
03.2023 - 04.2024
Operating Room Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Manager
Puerto Rico Women & Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Hospital San Juan
07.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
Operating Room Technician Certificate -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Keiser University