Anastacia Ritchie Email & Phone Number

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

⚜️Contributed to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Operating Room Departments as a Traveling RN• Utilize EMR EPIC Training and similar EMR systems, UDS, Smart Square Scheduler, and Kronos• Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, expectations, and post-operative care• Selected by physicians to train inexperienced staff to ensure quality completion of clinical procedures• Collaborate with hospice as an oncology nurse, ensuring seamless patient care transitions• Contribute to safety event reports, bringing awareness to areas of improvement, and fostering a safer environment

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

⚜️Served as a Circulatory Operating Room (OR) Surgical Nurse, also known as a Perioperative Nurse▪️ Contributed to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Operating Room Departments as a Traveling RN▪️ Assist anesthesiologist with intubation audio line insertion central line insertion and patient care▪️ Verify sterility before surgery, medical charting accuracy, and advocate for patient safety throughout procedures

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

⚜️Contributed to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Operating Room Departments as a Traveling RN▪️ Utilized EMR EPIC Training and similar EMR systems, UDS, Smart Square Scheduler, and Kronos▪️ Enhanced efficiency in charting processes and conducted utilization reviews for optimization▪️ Verified sterility before surgery, medical charting accuracy, and advocate for patient safety throughout procedures▪️ Implemented quality assurance procedures and continued safety protocols to help ensure smooth completion of surgical procedures

Tucson, Arizona, United States

⚜️Contributed to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Operating Room Departments as a Traveling RN▪️ Collaborated closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective ▪️ Implemented cardiovascular surgical tools in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeriesspecializing in circulatory surgery, and surgical procedures related to the circulatory system

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

⚜️Contributed to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Departments▪️ Actively participated in various cardiovascular and thoracic procedures; CABG, LVAD implant/explant, ECMO, Heart and Lung maintenance, Fem-pop, and Carotid Endarterectomy▪️ Maintained clear communication with the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Perfusionist, and Surgery Tech during medical procedures▪️ Completed intraoperative charting collecting and verifying correct specimen labeling and wound care.▪️ Prepared reports using EPIC for nursing administrators, contributing to staffing and bed board management

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

⚜️Served within the Outpatient Diagnostic Department▪️ Documented pre-procedure patient assessment, current medications, health history, and previous surgeries▪️ Evaluated patient vitals and ECG prior to procedures to ensure patient safety throughout the procedure▪️ Provided education on procedures treatments and discharge instructions to patients and family▪️ Created and customized patient discharge instructions to ensure positive patient outcomes post-procedure▪️ Monitored vital signs, provided circulator processes, ensured timeout and patient safety at all times▪️ Administered moderate sedation and reversal agents for appropriate procedures and patient health condition

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

⚜️Contributed to Oncology Medical Surgical 4AB▪️ Administered chemotherapeutic medications and pre-medications according to physician orders▪️ Monitored patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments to identify possible reactions or adverse effects▪️ Performed health assessments, collected laboratory specimens, and utilized diagnostic and laboratory results for reporting▪️ Completed educational courses and professional development training to improve workflow performance▪️ Successfully garnered team trust, establishing relationships, and influencing positive performance results▪️ Enhanced quality excellence and standard of care for oncology/chemotherapy, general surgery, and outpatient care

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

⚜️Promoted in 2018 to Nurse Manager contributing as House Supervisor and Charge Nurse▪️ Coordinated scheduling for a team of 100+ nursing and medical staff ensuring daily staffing to meet patient consensus▪️ Improved chart preparation procedures to streamline internal processes resulting in maximized productivity results▪️ Incorporated and enforced clinical guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards▪️ Provided annual and 90-day evaluations of the nursing team, facilitating quality and workflow performance improvements▪️ Completed educational courses and professional development training to improve workflow performance

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

▪️ Facilitated daily patient discharge meetings with the charge nurse and communicated with patient care supervisors▪️ Performed daily and emergent nursing staff scheduling and supported floor managers with monthly staff scheduling