Vanessa Contino
Plainview,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience caring for patients within OR surgical inpatient and outpatient settings to now working administration duties as a Quality Director, Infection Control and Employee Health nurse in a Behavioral Hospital. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Develops plan of care with Physicians to achieve the best patient outcomes and meet state standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality & Infection Control Nurse
Freedom Behavioral
Plainview, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented process changes as needed to ensure optimal performance levels are achieved.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current status of Quality Assurance programs as well as recommendations for future action steps.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Inspected facilities regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne contaminants.
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed wellness programs designed to improve overall employee health outcomes.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Freedom Behavioral
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Educated patients about mental health conditions, symptoms management techniques, lifestyle modifications, and available resources for support.
- Provided direct supervision to nursing staff, including mentoring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training new employees.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications according to established protocols while monitoring side effects closely.
OR Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, FL
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Circulate General cases and , Orthopedics, Robotics , Gynecology, Urology, Plastics,Colorectal
- Surgically assist, general and laparoscopic cases
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, support staff, administrators, patients and family members concerning patient care issues.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
Infusion Registered Nurse
B12 Store
Aventura , FL
05.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Clinical Nurse Manager/ Surgical Nurse
Gallagher Plastic Surgery
Miami, FL
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Manages OR team in preparation for surgery, keeping aligned procedures, staffing, instruments, surgical material and patient safety.
- Managing patient flow for each surgical day
- Supervisor of clinical office, organizing post-operative followups, Pre-operation visits, local surgical procedures, management of office inventory, maintenance of safety inspections within state guidelines and clinical documentation of patients.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Pre-Op, Circulator & PACU Nurse
Tribeca
Miami Beach, FL
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12.2023
Diploma - Nurisng
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX02.2021
Certificate - Infection Control Certified
State of Texas
11-2024
Skills
- Management of OR and Clinical Office
- Patient Examination
- Bilingual
- BLS/ACL Certified
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Critical Thinking
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Supply Management
- Medication Administration
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Oversight
- Intravenous insertions
- Care Coordination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clinical State Inspection Management
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Auditing expertise
- Quality control tools
- Risk assessment
- Employee health
- CDC guideline compliance
- Antimicrobial stewardship
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Reference
Sidhbh Gallagher M.D.- 305-204-9598
Paul Afrooz M.D.- 305-748-2248
Ashley Puerta R.N.-786-641-2546
Timeline
Director of Quality & Infection Control Nurse
Freedom Behavioral
10.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Freedom Behavioral
08.2024 - 10.2024
OR Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Nurse Manager/ Surgical Nurse
Gallagher Plastic Surgery
10.2022 - 03.2024
Infusion Registered Nurse
B12 Store
05.2022 - 08.2024
Pre-Op, Circulator & PACU Nurse
Tribeca
06.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Diploma - Nurisng
Covenant School of Nursing
Certificate - Infection Control Certified
State of Texas
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