DOMINICK B CAFARO
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Efficient RN with a demonstrated history working Pre-OP, Circulating, and PACU . Specialized in orthopedic, spine/ neurological, GI, urologic, ENT, GYN, plastic and general surgery cases. Highly skilled in case management, analytics, team building, effective communication and negotiations. Experienced in taking charge of Peri-operative setting and coordination of surgical cases.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health RN/ IV Therapy Nurse
Brightstar IV Therapy
11.2018 - Current
- Confidently provided different types of IV therapies including IV insertion, antibiotic administration via PICC line or peripheral line, blood draws, IV dressing changes and injections
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity
- Made patients comfortable by explaining course of care and medication side effects in easy-to-understand terms
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of patient reactions while administering IV therapies and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Manage/ circulate various cases and improve the performance of clinical activities in Operating Room
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety
- Recover patient from anesthesia after multi-specialty surgeries
- Assist in Pre-op/ PACU surgery when needed
- Support set-up of surgical rooms and front desk when necessary
- Facilitate smooth transfer of patients from recovery to room or discharge home
- Initiate all MD/Anesthesiology orders
- Collaborate, communicate, and work effectively with 25+ staff members of the team
- Provide: IV therapy, medication preparation/ administration, admissions, discharge, Pre and Post-op patient/family education
- Experienced in data entry, documentation, charting ,EMAR
- Maintained sterility of surgical unit using aseptic technique
- Specialize in Orthopedics with an emphasis on spine and total joint replacements
Education
Registered Nurse -
American Career College Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Moorpark Community College
Skills
- Communicates and works effectively with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
- Excels in a fast pace and diverse environment
- Medication preparation & administration
- Data entry- documentation- electronic charting
- Internship @ COPE Health Solutions
- Consistently maintains positive attitude while working in a compassionate manner
- Priority setting, time management, organization & excellent work ethic
- High quality patient care & patient safety
- Patient and family satisfaction
- Internship @ Free Health Clinic of Simi Valley
Certification
RN licence # 95138003 - status: Unrestricted- Active
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
BLS/CPR/AED -A.H.A.- 2017-Present
Hospital Fire/ Life Safety -L.A. Fire Department- 2015-Present
Timeline
Public Health RN/ IV Therapy Nurse
Brightstar IV Therapy
11.2018 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse -
American Career College Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Moorpark Community College
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