Dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience preparing patients for surgeries, monitoring recovering patients after surgery and assisting with infection prevention initiatives to deliver safe, effective and quality patient-centered care. Assesses nursing care throughout surgical process and participates in preparation and sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06.2000 - Current
Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NY
Buffalo, NY
07.2014 - 07.2015
Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
Verified insurance coverage for patients and worked with clinic to schedule doctor visits and therapy sessions.
Collected data about patient care problems and prepared reports.
Educated health care professionals on ways to humanize patients' experiences.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.