Aleesia Medina

• Performed duties as a perioperative registered nurse at assigned healthcare facility.
• Used circulating nursing skills to ensure proper and safe care for patients in the surgical setting.
• Adapted to various surgeries at designated facility.
• Assumed role as Charge RN for weekend shift coverage for the operating room.
• Collaborated with multiple healthcare team members for quality improvement for patient well-being.

CONTRACTS:

• WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER-SILVER SPRING, MD (06/2022-06/2023)
• Doctors Community Hospital (07/2023-current).

• Assisted pediatric population of patients for surgical interventions to improve health outcomes.
• Performed roles as a circulating registered nurse in the pediatric healthcare facility
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.

• Carries out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
• Responds to first surgery start in a timely manner while maintaining communication with the front desk and charge nurse about any surgery delays or cancellations.
• Preps operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
• Anticipates surgeons' needs and maintains procedure sterility while scrubbed in during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
• Verifies dosage of prescribed medications and checks for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
• Handles specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
• Participates in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely and effective manner during the designated operating time.
• Monitors and educates nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

• Oriented and trained on the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (June 2018).
• Oriented and trained on the Ortho/Spine/Trauma/General Surgery Unit, Collaborated with nurses to achieve best care for patients.
• Measured and charted vitals for 7+ patients per shift.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living-bathing, bathroom assists, linen changing, patient requests.
• Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.