Yvonne Pierce

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Enhanced patient safety through adherence to evidence-based practices and protocols in critical care settings.
• Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
• Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
• Provided compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
• Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
• Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
• Promoted effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

• Reduced infection rates through diligent adherence to aseptic techniques and strict infection control protocols.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting in emergency situations during surgery.
• Assisted in reducing costs associated with operating room supplies by regularly auditing inventory levels and minimizing waste materials during surgeries.
• Provided mentoring support for new graduate nurses entering the perioperative setting, fostering positive learning environments that encouraged skill development.
• Enhanced surgical team performance by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Safeguarded patients'' rights to privacy by maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of their medical information.
• Enhanced the quality of surgical services by participating in performance improvement initiatives aimed at addressing areas for growth and development within the department.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• 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.

Coordinator of specific operating e load. which included the specialties of vascular , urology, neuro and general cases.

Educated staff members in new technologies equipment and products.

Working with sales representatives to educate O.R. staff, sterile processing staff and surgeons.

Mentoring new staff members to become competent in the specialties listed above as a lead team member

Developed vascular stent cart

Purchase of instruments needed to provide safe adequate care

Data entry of specific surgeon preference cards and instrument sets

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify key health issues and devise appropriate treatment plans.
• Advocated for patients'' rights, working diligently to ensure they received the highest quality care possible within facility constraints.
• Applied critical thinking skills to swiftly identify and address potential complications in high-pressure situations, promoting favorable outcomes for patients under my care.
• Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
• Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
• Provided hands-on assistance in emergency situations, contributing to successful outcomes under high-pressure conditions.
• Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures.
• Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure seamless communication and efficient workflow.
• Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
• Contributed towards institutional improvements by participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
• Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
• Performed thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential issues or contraindications prior to surgery commencement.
• Mentored junior staff members, sharing expertise to enhance overall team performance in the operating room setting.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the first assistant role, fostering a culture of safety within the organization by carefully following AORN standards.