Karli Ojeda
Brockway
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with four years of Peri Anesthesia nursing experience and progressive leadership responsibilities in a fast paced surgical environment. Experienced charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical practice member with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate patient flow, and improve departmental processes. Recognized for clinical judgement, patient advocacy, and dedication to staff education and professional development. Passionate about fostering a collaborative culture focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Peri Anesthesia
Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted medication administration and evaluated patient responses to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement customized care plans addressing individual patient needs.
- Delivered comprehensive guidance to patients and families regarding health management and post-discharge protocols to enhance recovery.
- Analyzed patient conditions to assess needs and coordinate effective intervention plans.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening patient care.
- Applied analytical skills to assess patient acuity and tailor nursing interventions for optimal care delivery.
- Supported development of new nursing staff through mentorship, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advocated for patient and family well-being throughout recovery processes to support healing and mitigate non-compliance challenges.
- Delivered essential assessment findings to surgical and anesthesia teams to uphold patient safety standards.
- Executed thorough pre-operative assessments and post-anesthesia monitoring to enhance patient safety and recovery outcomes for diverse surgical cases.
Shift Leader
McDonald's Restaurant
Brockway, PA
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service.
- Trained and mentored team members on food safety standards and customer service excellence.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement in operational effectiveness.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05-2022
Skills
- Charge nurse leadership in pre operative and post operative setting
- Care Coordination
- Peri Anesthesia Nursing
- Conflict resolution
- Patient and family education
- Critical thinking and rapid clinical assessment
- Team development and mentorship
- Member of the Clinical Practice Council
- Patient Safety and Quality improvement
- Effective delegation with focus on patient safety
- Staff supervision and delegation
Accomplishments
- Peri Anesthesia Employee of the Month
- Multiple "Good Catch" Quality Recognition Awards for identifying significant patient safety concerns through timely nursing assessments and provider communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary leadership to update discharge education materials to improve understanding for patient and support person of post operative care.
- Evaluated and reorganized department supply inventory to improve workflow efficiency and staff accessibility.
- Assisted in redesigning Peri Anesthesia orientation materials to improve consistency and efficiency of staffing onboarding.
- Served as one of the Peri Anesthesia charge registered nurses for two years.
- Preceptorship and mentorship for newly hired Peri Anesthesia nurses and Penn Highlands student nurse interns while promoting clinical confidence and professional growth.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Trauma Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Peri Anesthesia
Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
McDonald's Restaurant
12.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College