SHERYL MUSCARELLA
Lewiston,New York
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastroenterology Nurse
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Perioperative Nurse Clinician
Yale New Haven Health System
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using EPIC.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Center
04.2011 - 06.2015
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using EPIC.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2006 - 04.2011
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using EPIC.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH06.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- EMR Software
- Organization and Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Gastroenterology Nurse
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Perioperative Nurse Clinician
Yale New Haven Health System
08.2015 - 08.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Center
04.2011 - 06.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2006 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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