Edyta Puczydlowska

Highly accomplished, motivated, and dedicated Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience in perioperative nursing. Areas of expertise including Nursing Management, Education, Quality Improvement, and Direct Patient Care in perioperative settings. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise, leadership skills, teaching ability, and clinical knowledge to contribute to the success of a reputable healthcare facility and inspire future OR nurses.

Nurse Educator at Newton Wellesley Hospital (2024 – Present)

• Provided ongoing education and onboarding new RNs in Interventional Radiology
• Currently working as IR staff nurse due to re-structurization of the Education Department

Staff Nurse at St Vincent Hospital (2023 – 2024)

• Awaiting for Peri-operative Educator position to be open

Director of Surgery at UMASS Memorial at Harrington (2017 – 2023)

• Lead a dynamic team of 50 nurses, technicians, and support staff, through efficient operation and smooth workflow within the peri-operative setting
• Coordinated various surgical services including General,Ortho, Podiatry, ENT, GYN, GI that expanded from 450 to 750 cases/month
• Implemented perioperative protocols and QI projects that reduced SSI infection from 7% to 1%
• Developed cross-training programs that offered safe and effective staffing while minimizing financial burden
• Created “high five” staff recognition activities that motivated staff and improved morale

Adjunct Faculty for Clinical Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (2017 – 2017)

• Mentored and trained several groups of nursing students in the med-surg clinical setting
• Integrated post-clinical “patient debriefing” conferences to promote critical thinking
• Developed research projects to enhance academic success for ESL nursing student and New Hires

Perioperative Nurse Educator at MetroWest Medical Center (2017 – 2017)

• Integrated various educational in-services and best practice learning activities for perioperative staff to improve safety and quality measures
• Developed “robotic surgeries” learning modules for surgical staff
• Coached staff on various QI projects to improve safety, quality and regulatory compliance
• Implemented orientation programs including hand scrubbing, fire safety, and surgical sterility for Surgical Physician Assistants

Assistant Nurse Manager at Harrington Memorial Hospital- Hubbard Campus (2011 – 2017)

• Coordinated 7 surgical team members to manage 70 endoscopy and eye procedures weekly
• Developed Procedure Cancellation protocol that improved surgical volume by 20%

Staff Nurse at Harrington Memorial Hospital (2001 – 2011)

• Cross-trained in all aspects of perioperative setting including scrubbing, circulating, ACU, Endoscopy, and PACU
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of various surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and infection control protocols
• Participated in multidisciplinary committees and quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and quality of surgical services and patient outcomes

Nurse Anesthetist at Elk Regional Hospital (1987 – 1993)

• Administered various types of anesthesia under the supervision of Anesthesiologist

Master’s Degree in Nursing Education – Sacred Heart University (2013 – 2016)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Anna Maria College (2004 – 2006)

Associate Degree in Nursing – Quinsigamond Community College (2001 – 2004)