VIORICA MIRZA, R.N.
Redmond, WA • Tel. 425-***-**** • e-mail: adhdg9@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated, skilled RN with a broad range of healthcare experience – dermatology, Med Surg and surgery. Naturally curious with a desire to learn and implement the newest laser and injectable technologies. Strong sense of aesthetics combined with clear communication and gentle bedside manners which all lead to maximum patient satisfaction. Continuous service quality improvement to insure the growth and fiscal success of clinic.
Dermatology Patient Advocate Organized & Time Management
Lasers, Fillers, Neurotoxins Pre-procedure preparation Communication (verbal, written)
Med Surg Bedside Manners Cost Conscious
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse - Madison Skin and Laser Center, Seattle WA 2010 – present
Dermatology, lasers, fillers, and neurotoxins
• Ability to assess and make recommendations to each patient based on their objections, final goals, current skin condition and budget. Strong communication skills and bedside manners allowing to explain end result based on anatomy, aging process and technology offered
• Collect, analyze, and present clinical data pertaining to patient safety while maximizing goals and the use of discretion
• Laser technology expert – sole provider within the clinic of Fraxel, IPL, LHR, Thermage, Profound, Exilas, Cool Sculpting. Ability to evaluate and maintain proper technology functions and paperwork (warranty, calibrations, usage, etc)
• Injector of neurotoxins, fillers and Kybella for cosmetic patients
• Post-procedure communication and patient education. Comfortable to handle complications after treatments if any
• Safety first - administer laser safety program to clinic staff
• Team player - develop and maintain relationships with all staff for improving patient care and optimal office functioning
• Device maker partner – participated in Solta Usability studies for Thermage and Fraxel
Registered Nurse - Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Kirkland WA 2006 – 2014
Medical Surgical Department (Med Surg)
• Provided direct patient care, assessed and prioritized the comprehensive needs of an assigned group of patients
• Practiced within the scope of the RN Practice Act, continuously planed, implemented, and evaluated patient care
• Delegated nursing care within the established standards of care, communicated all relevant information effectively to immediate supervisor, functioned as a patient advocate
• Recognized situations when appropriate acute care is needed to effectively resolve acute and emergency situations
• Provided and documented ongoing patient and family education upon discharge
Registered Nurse - Skin Cancer Surgery Center, Bellevue WA 2004 - 2010
Dermatology and Surgery
• Doctor’s primary nurse – facilitated patient number increase for the Center based on my abilities to finalize surgical procedures with suturing, biopsy, dressing changes and patient discharge
• Provides local anesthesia as needed
• Pre-procedure preparation expert – strong organization, fast and efficient planning of OR each day and surgery by assessing the need for surgical instruments, supplies and equipment for the day’s surgeries,
creating and maintaining sterile fields as applicable to procedures, inspecting sterile items prior to surgery
• Accurately ensured proper medication administration is followed. Set out the medication that is to be used on the sterile field following safety protocol RRR in cooperation with doctor
• Patient care and excellent bedside manner - prepared patients for surgeries and assisted surgeons at surgeries
• Administrative - ensured care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart and reporting changes in patient’s conditions. Ordering medical supplies for Center
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• RN license State of Washington, Active
• RN license State of California
• ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery) member
• Surgical Technologist
• CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate, Current
OTHER SKILLS
Foreign Languages: Russian (native), Romanian (native)
Computer Skills: Cerner, EMA, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
EDUCATION
Academia Istropolitana Bratislava, Slovakia 1996 - 1997
Post Graduate Studies, Environmental Planning and Management
Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu, Romania 1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Science, major in Biology, Ecology and Environmental Protection
Medical College of Orhei, Moldova 1986 - 1989
Diploma, Registered Nurse