Agnes Teodoro RN BSN CNOR
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in outpatient surgical settings. Extensive expertise in gynecology and gynecologic subspecialties, plastic surgery and general procedures. Proven leadership as an Operating Room Charge Nurse, with strong ability to manage case flow, coordinate teams, and maintain high standards of patient safety and efficiency. Known for adaptability, clinical excellence, and delivering quality patient-centered care in fast-paced ambulatory environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2007 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care in a high-volume outpatient surgical center.
- Coordinated surgical schedules, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assist in reviewing the OR schedule to ensure cases are scheduled correctly.
- Coordinate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical teams to ensure efficient and safe patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to elevate patient safety standards during surgical procedures.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and protocols.
- Facilitated communication between surgical teams and support services, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Acted as a liaison between surgical teams and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources and support for the operating room department.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2000 - 06.2007
- Provided circulating and /or scrub nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties.
- Assisted in gynecologic, plastic, and general surgery procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for various surgical procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols, safety measures, and equipment usage.
- Documented all aspects of intraoperative care .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ravenswood Hospital
Chicago, IL
12.1998 - 07.2000
- Managed patient care during labor and delivery, ensuring safety and comfort for expectant mothers.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ravenswood School of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-1998
Skills
- Outpatient / Ambulatory Surgery
- Perioperative Nursing care
- Gynecology & Gynecologic Subspecialties
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- General Surgical Procedures
- Operating Room Nurse Leadership
- Surgical Instrumentation & Equipment Management
- EMR Documentation & Compliance
Certification
- CNOR certified
- BSL certified
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2000 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ravenswood Hospital
12.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ravenswood School of Nursing