Denise Acquaviva
Canonsburg
Summary
O.R. Nurse for 25 years at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, strong focus on operating room safety and teamwork. Adept at utilizing sterile techniques and fostering collaboration among surgical teams to enhance patient care. Committed to training new staff and maintaining high standards of patient safety and asepsis standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
O.R. Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
10.1999 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient procedures and optimal patient care.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.1999 - 10.1999
Home Care Nurse
U.S. Home Care
11.1995 - 04.1999
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
CCAC South
West Mifflin, PA06-1995
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Sterile technique
- Patient safety
- Patient charting
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Circulator in: neuro, general, thoracic, vascular, urology, ENT, ortho
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
O.R. Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
10.1999 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.1999 - 10.1999
Home Care Nurse
U.S. Home Care
11.1995 - 04.1999
Associate Degree Nursing
CCAC South
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