Angel Covarrubias
CA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Driven prior surgical tech offering 6-year background in military to growing clinic or hospital. Well versed in sterile and aseptic techniques, a wide range of surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies. Proven leadership and adept in mentoring team members to achieve patient outcome goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Riverside Community Hospital Level 1 Trauma
04.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
Surgical Technician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures, prepared surgical instruments, and maintained a sterile and safe environment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
Operating Room Technician
(U.S Army)
09.2012 - 04.2018
- Assisted surgeons during operative or invasive procedures, assured necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are ready, and assembled sterile tables with instruments and solutions needed for procedures.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Azusa Pacific University
03.2024
Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences -
California Baptist University
12.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medical knowledge
- Patient care and management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Emergency response
- Patient education
Certification
- RN License, 03/01/24
- AHA BLS, 2026
- AHA ACLS, 2026
- AHA PALS, 2026
- NIHSS Stroke certified
- IHI modules
Clinicalrotations
- Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CA, Student Nurse: Medical-Surgical, 08/22-12/22, 180
- Hemet Global Medical Center, Hemet, CA, Student Nurse: Medical-Surgical, 01/23-05/23, 135
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA, Student Nurse: Mental Health, 01/23-05/23, 90
- Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, CA, Student Nurse: Pediatrics, 90
- Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA, Student Nurse: Labor and Delivery, 01/23-05/23, 90
- Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CA, Student Nurse: Community Health, 08/23-12/23, 90
- Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Glendora, CA, Student Nurse: Intensive Critical Care, 08/23-12/23, 135
- Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Glendora, CA, Student Nurse: DOU/Step Down, 01/23-02/23, 180
Activities
Participated in an Organic Chemistry Research Team, where I contributed to various projects focused on the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Gained hands-on experience with advanced laboratory techniques, including NMR, IR, and chromatography, to elucidate molecular structures and properties. Conducted rigorous experiments, analyzed data, and presented findings in a clear and concise manner.
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Riverside Community Hospital Level 1 Trauma
04.2024 - Current
Surgical Technician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
Operating Room Technician
(U.S Army)
09.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences -
California Baptist University
- RN License, 03/01/24
- AHA BLS, 2026
- AHA ACLS, 2026
- AHA PALS, 2026
- NIHSS Stroke certified
- IHI modules
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Azusa Pacific University
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