Yvonne Towe
Middletown
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in surgical nursing and physician practice management. Coordinates patient care across the surgical continuum, from preoperative evaluations to postoperative follow-ups. Manages daily operations of surgical practices and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care. Expertise in triaging, surgical scheduling, regulatory compliance, and optimizing clinical workflows.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Plastic Surgery Group
08.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions throughout recovery phases.
- Assisted surgeons during various plastic surgery procedures and interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment for the operating room.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in plastic surgery care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Cincinnati
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Assisted surgeons during various plastic surgery procedures and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions throughout recovery phases.
- Provided direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, labs and other diagnostic tests for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Assisted with administering medications and monitoring patient responses.
- Administered prescribed medications as ordered by physicians according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care services based on individualized needs.
- Coordinated communication between multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and care procedures.
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Educated family members about preventive healthcare measures for long term wellness management.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented changes in patient's conditions accurately in the EHR system.
- Responded to emergencies by executing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering safe and high quality patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 08.2022 - 06.2024
RN - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH 08.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
- Patient evaluations
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Surgical assistance
- Electronic documentation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Patient evaluationss
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
08.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
The Plastic Surgery Group
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
06.2000 - 03.2002
RN - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
08.1998 - 05.2001