Vanessa Santos Rijos
Oviedo
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in perioperative nursing seeking to contribute to dynamic surgical team. Known for delivering exceptional patient care throughout surgical procedures and maintaining stringent adherence to sterile techniques. Highly collaborative and adaptable, contributing to seamless team operations and positive patient outcomes.
Experienced with perioperative nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Pediatric OR RN
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care preoperatively, ensuring safety and readiness for procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries, promptly responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Educated families on post-operative care and recovery expectations to enhance outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Advent Health CVICU 2
Orlando, FL
03.2023 - 10.2023
Preop and PACU RN
Advent Health/Maxim PACU
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - 02.2023
Holmes Regional/preop PACU
Melbourne, FL
07.2022 - 08.2022
UF Shands Preop/PACU Travel
Gainesville, FL
11.2021 - 05.2022
Advent Health Travel
New Smyrna Beach, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- PACU/PREOP/SDS/IR
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
04.2019 - 05.2021
- PACU/PREOP
- Preop patients for surgical procedures.
- Obtain surgical and anesthesia consent.
- Draw labs, start IVs, administer IV fluids.
- Ensure vitals and labs are WDL.
- Recovers patient postop.
- Maintain airway, monitor vitals, surgical site, and pain level guide medications according to protocols.
- Gives discharge instructions, discharge patient to home or floor.
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
04.2018 - 04.2019
- PCU/TELEMETRY
- Provides patient care to five to six patients from OR, ER, ICU and PCU; experienced in low to high acuity levels in patients
- Performs assessments, provided intravenous therapy, blood transfusions, complex wound care, monitored various drainage devices, etc.
- Collaborates daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care
- Establish strong relations with physicians built on trust and knowledge of patient care
- Served as preceptor and mentor of inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff
Med/Surg Licensed Practical Nurse
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Assist physicians and registered nurses to carry out tests and procedures
- Measure patients’ vital signs; height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
- Give injections and enemas, manage catheters, dress wounds administer PO, IV, and subcutaneous medication.
- Document food and fluid intake and output
- Oversee nursing assistants
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Orlando Health and Rehab
Orlando, FL
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Medication administration
- Patient care, assessments, wound care
- Communicating lab results, write and transcribe orders given by physicians
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Rehab Center of Winter Park
Maitland, FL
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Administer basic therapeutic treatments and procedures
- Handle the admissions and discharge activities
- Monitor rehabilitation of patients as per care plan
- Accountable for providing wound care as well as tracheostomy care.
Education
RN-BSN -
Daytona State College
Daytona, FL05.2022
Associate in Nursing - undefined
Techni Pro Institute
Boca Raton, FL12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH11.2012
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
Certification
IV therapy, BLS, ACLS, PALS, AORN perioperative certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric OR RN
Nemours Children's Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Advent Health CVICU 2
03.2023 - 10.2023
Preop and PACU RN
Advent Health/Maxim PACU
09.2022 - 02.2023
Holmes Regional/preop PACU
07.2022 - 08.2022
UF Shands Preop/PACU Travel
11.2021 - 05.2022
Advent Health Travel
05.2021 - 09.2021
South Seminole Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2021
South Seminole Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Med/Surg Licensed Practical Nurse
South Seminole Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Orlando Health and Rehab
04.2015 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Rehab Center of Winter Park
01.2013 - 04.2015
Associate in Nursing - undefined
Techni Pro Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Hondros College of Nursing
RN-BSN -
Daytona State College