Maria Ginocchio
St Louis
Summary
Caring and compassionate registered nurse experienced with perioperative nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality. My enthusiasm and empathetic touch have made me a valuable advocate for patients and their families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Peer Assistant
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
08.2022
- Assisted sophomores and juniors in learning their nursing skills in preparation for clinical.
- Gathered and maintained proper organization of the nursing supplies within our facility’s Nursing Simulation Center.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
BJC Heathcare
St Louis, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms and ensure sterile environments.
- Assisted in positioning patients and securing necessary equipment for procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries, responding promptly to changes or emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient outcomes per protocol.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols and best practices for safety.
- Utilized Epic and Provation software to streamline and maintain detailed patient documentation.
Clinical Rotations
Hannibal Regional Hospital, Northeast Regional Medical Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Missouri
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Executed clinical rotations in ICU, OR, Cath Lab, Medical-Surgery, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics as part of nursing curriculum in a variety of locations
- Collaborated with multiple nurses during rotations with an empathetic approach to building patient trust
- Assisted a multitude of patients with personal care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care
- Turned and positioned immobile patients 3 times per day while maintaining proper body alignment
- Removed peripheral IV’s as directed by RN
- Obtained vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data
- Assisted with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans
Student Nurse Extern
Barnes Jewish Hospital - Vascular Surgery OR
St Louis, MO
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted the circulator and scrub nurses with gathering all supplies needed for procedures and ensuring sterility maintenance throughout.
- Assessed patients prior to surgery and alleviated their concerns.
- Assisted with safely and properly positioning patients before surgery.
- Transported patients to designated areas, such as 4 various treatment centers.
- Performed sterile procedures such as catheter insertion and site preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05-2023
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Preventative care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2026
Accomplishments
Nominated for Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
BJC Heathcare
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Peer Assistant
Truman State University
08.2022
Student Nurse Extern
Barnes Jewish Hospital - Vascular Surgery OR
05.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Rotations
Hannibal Regional Hospital, Northeast Regional Medical Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
08.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Truman State University