Rachel Regina
Marrero,AL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong surgery knowledge base, effective communication, and critical thinking skills. Committed to enhancing patient safety and mentoring staff to improve team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Touro Infirmary Hospital (TASC)
09.2015 - Current
- Administered pre-operative assessments and ensured optimal patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate interventions during surgeries to enhance patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on perioperative protocols, fostering understanding and compliance post-surgery.
- Minimized surgical delays by proactively addressing equipment malfunctions or inventory shortages prior to scheduled operations.
- Assisted in the reduction of patient anxiety before surgery through compassionate communication and emotional support.
- Increased team efficiency by providing comprehensive training and mentorship to new nursing staff members within the perioperative department.
- Improved recovery times by providing attentive postoperative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Became a Super User for our new EPIC Computer System for all staff, including Physicians.
- Make myself available as a resource to staff at all times, including my Clinical Supervisor for whatever needs arise.
- Create a 6 week staffing schedule agreeable to all by the best of my ability.
Registered Staff Nurse, Pre/Postop Care ODS
Touro Infirmary Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, wellness practices, and treatment options.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Delivered critical patient care in high-pressure ICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on complex clinical scenarios.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Regional Pool, Intensive Care
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2012
- I worked at Ochsner Main Campus, Ochsner Westbank & Ochsner Baptist Hospitals mainly during this time depending on their needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and reporting to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care plans.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on complex clinical scenarios.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WJMC
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Delivered critical patient care in high-pressure ICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans05.2010
Skills
- Strong surgery knowledge base
- Staff Resource for all staff
- EPIC SuperUser
- Create Staff Schedule
Accomplishments
- Clinical Ladder Participant since 2022.
- Touro Shining Star Award 2021.
- Nominated for Great 100 Nurses 5 times.
- Nominated for Daisy Awards several times.
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Touro Infirmary Hospital (TASC)
09.2015 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Pre/Postop Care ODS
Touro Infirmary Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
09.2012 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Regional Pool, Intensive Care
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WJMC
06.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Holy Cross College