Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Riverview, Florida, *****
adduac@r.postjobfree.com
CHRISTINA WATTS
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and responsible healthcare professional, with three years of experience in acute care with a specialization in medical/surgical telemetry two years of perioperative experience with a specialization in general, orthopedics, gynecological, urological and robotic surgery and one year of experience in the outpatient care setting specializing in pain management procedure and ophthalmic procedures. Seeking a position in a facility where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, compassion, positive attitude, and experience to provide excellent quality health care.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
BLS Certified Cerner EMR
ACLS Certified Docutap EMR
eMAR EKG
Meditech EMR Telemetry Certified
Surginet EMR Insurance verification
EXPERIENCE:
June 2019- Present
October 2017-May 2019
June 2016 – September 2017
October 2015 – June 2016
August 2014 –
October 2015
April 2013 –August 2014
Operating and Procedure Room Circulating Nurse
Surgery Partners- Medical Village Surgery Center, Tampa, Fl
Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL
-Main Operating Room
Responsibilities included: Ensuring that correct authorization for procedures were obtained from insurance companies. Working side by side with surgeons, scrub technicians and other OR healthcare staff to complete safe procedures. Ensure that operating room is sterile and safe for the patient. Directing time-out efforts prior to procedure start with all personnel involved. Maintaining supplies and cleanliness/sterility of surgical area. Completing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient assessments. Manage medications used during procedures. Managing specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures. Continuously monitored, analyzed, and helped improve the performance of clinical activities. Educated patients and families about post-surgical care.
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Step-down Staff Nurse
Responsibilities included: Providing high-quality medical support and direct care to patients while delivering all the latest medical mechanisms. This includes but is not limited to coordinating with physicians, clinicians, and nurses to ensure the patients are receiving the best care and support. Assessing and monitoring the clinical condition of patients while initiating the appropriate care. Administering and monitoring proper medication, vaccinations, immunizations and intravenous fluids while taking all precautionary measures to stop any and all infections from spreading. Ensuring a safe and healthy environment around patients. Educating the patients on the benefits of proper dietary regimens, exercise, and medications. Educating patients' families on how best to take care of the patient while providing emotional support to patients and their families.
Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH
-Medical/Surgical -Bariatric Step-Down Unit
St. Anthony’s Hospital, St Petersburg, FL
-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Pasadena, FL
-Medical/Surgical Unit
Doctors express, St. Petersburg, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsibilities included: Triage patients, this included obtaining an accurate medical history as well as the chief complaint. Collecting vital signs by visual and auditory measures while obtaining the appropriate laboratory specimens. Sterilizing and setting up instruments while maintaining a sterile field. Utilizing all skills, education and training when dealing with patients and their healthcare needs. Administering medications along with understanding the correct dosage, actions and side effects. Assisting the physician in all emergency cases as well as any treatments needed. Overall offering quality nursing care and generating a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere for patients their families and employees.
EDUCATION:
OHIO UNIVERSITY-ATHENS OHIO-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Graduation - 2020
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAINT PETERSBURG FL-ASSOCIATES OF NURSING
Graduated-July 2014
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING-SAINT PETERSBURG FL-LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA
Graduated-January 2013
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