Theresa Ciritella
Wilmington
Summary
Compassionate RN specializing in post-anesthesia care, skilled in managing complications and delivering patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions, driving quality improvement and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, PACU
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington
02.2016 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during recovery from anesthesia.
- Delivered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth patient transitions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care to enhance recovery and understanding of care instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Managed post-anesthesia complications and emergencies to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Conducted training sessions for new nursing staff on PACU protocols to ensure adherence to best practices and improve team readiness.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing nursing care.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employ intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Pre Anesthesia Testing
Glasgow Surgery Center
Glasgow
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Provided a phone assessment of upcoming surgical patients to ensure safety, compliance, and preparedness
- Accessed various software programs to obtain medical records and diagnostics to complete an accurate anesthesia assessment
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
IV Therapy Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington
03.1998 - 09.2016
- Administered IV therapy to patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Troubleshot and resolved vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments.
- Utilized hospital protocols to manage infection control during IV procedures.
- Educated patients and families on IV therapy processes and aftercare.
- Maintained accurate documentation of IV therapy procedures and patient information.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on IV administration techniques.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Glasgow Surgery Center
Glasgow
09.2009 - 02.2016
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients during recovery processes.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols and post-operative care instructions.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow in the surgical unit.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments following surgical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing direct patient care services in order to maintain safety standards within the facility.
Cardio-Vascular Unit (CVU)
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington
06.1996 - 03.1998
- Assisted physicians in the management and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular diseases.
- Performed complete physical assessments of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington
02.1987 - 02.1996
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions on nursing flowsheet
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA01-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DESkills
- Post-anesthesia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication delivery
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy certification
- Health record management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical decision-making
- Quality enhancement
- Patient instruction
Certification
- ACLS American Heart Association current
- PALS American Heart Association current
- BLS American Heart Association current
- STROKE - NIHSS Certification current
- TRAUMA Emergency Nurse's Association - expired 2020
Timeline
RN, PACU
St. Francis Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Glasgow Surgery Center
09.2009 - 02.2016
Pre Anesthesia Testing
Glasgow Surgery Center
01.2008 - 05.2017
IV Therapy Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
03.1998 - 09.2016
Cardio-Vascular Unit (CVU)
St. Francis Hospital
06.1996 - 03.1998
Medical/Surgical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
02.1987 - 02.1996
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Neumann University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wilmington University