Amanda Lee
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 1.5+ years of perioperative nursing experience in a high-acuity operating room environment. Currently specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room nursing with experience supporting complex cardiovascular surgical procedures. Recognized for strong interdisciplinary communication, efficient coordination of patient care, and the ability to foster collaboration among surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and surgical staff. Experienced in precepting new team members and committed to advancing leadership skills while maintaining excellence in patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Northwest
Houston
10.2024 - Current
- Provide perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced operating room environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence.
- Transitioned to Cardiovascular Operating Room specialty in September 2025, supporting complex cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures.
- Coordinate communication among surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and nursing staff to promote efficient case progression and positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based perioperative practices.
- Coordinated with multiple hospital departments to ensure seamless patient care throughout perioperative experience.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, improving orientation process and confidence levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Houston, TX05-2024
Associate of Arts -
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05-2021
Skills
- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
- Perioperative Nursing
- Open Heart & Vascular Procedures
- Surgical Patient Safety
- Sterile Technique
- Operating Room Workflow
- EMR
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Staff Preceptorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication & Care Coordination
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pursuing CNOR eligibility upon completion of required perioperative experience
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Northwest
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Blinn College