Stephanie Sicurella
Farnham
Summary
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Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in perioperative nursing. Skilled in surgical procedures, patient care, and sterile techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and established protocols for instrument sterilization.
- Prepared patients for surgery by conducting thorough assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and administering preoperative medications.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided critical support during anesthesia administration and monitoring by collaborating with anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained organized inventory of supplies for the operating room, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for each procedure performed smoothly without interruption.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements and lumbar punctures
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solutions Supplier
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
- Contributed to improved efficiency within the department by assisting with case management tasks such as scheduling surgeries, coordinating resources, and updating documentation.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistency in practice and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and established protocols for instrument sterilization.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation of patient records and surgical logs.
- Streamlined operating room processes by effectively coordinating equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.
- Continually updated nursing knowledge through professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Nursing Supervisor Primary Care
South Towns Family Practice
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and advancements within the nursing field.
- Provided preventive care services including screenings, physical examinations, and counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
- Educated patients on medication management to ensure proper adherence and minimize potential adverse effects.
- Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LPN Primary Care
South Towns Family Practice
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress regularly in order to adapt care plans as necessary; maintaining optimal levels of support throughout the treatment period.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying potential issues and providing appropriate interventions.
Education
Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12-2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville
Ellicottville, New York01.2011
Skills
- Airway management
- Electronic medical records
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Postoperative care
- Direct patient care
- Patient examinations
- Patient education
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Care plan development
- Emergency care
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solutions Supplier
01.2022 - 06.2022
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2017 - 08.2019
Nursing Supervisor Primary Care
South Towns Family Practice
01.2016 - 08.2017
LPN Primary Care
South Towns Family Practice
07.2012 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville
Nursing
Trocaire College
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