Anna Cruz BSN,RN,CNOR,MAN
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Seasoned Operating Room Nurse with a proven track record with different hospitals that I worked with, adept in patient assessments and maintaining safety standards. Skilled in EPIC EMR, I excel in perioperative nursing, ensuring regulatory compliance and compassionate care. Recognized for enhancing nursing performance and unit efficiency through effective delegation and electronic charting accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STAFF NURSE/Charge Nurse
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
NCLEX INSTRUCTOR/LECTURER/MENTOR-PART TIME
Aspire RN LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Helped students understand difficult concepts with hands-on learning and group projects
- Facilitated group activities and discussions
- Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction
- Provided feedback to students to enhance academic growth.
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Barnabas Hospitals
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured all necessary supplies were available for each procedure; restocked OR after completion of cases
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Utilized critical thinking skills to develop and implement patient specific treatment plans
- Acted as a patient advocate by providing support through the perioperative process
- Reviewed charts for completeness, meeting documentation protocols prior to and after surgical procedure.
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2023
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Garnet Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
PEDIATRIC NURSE
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center
04.2015 - 12.2017
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Empire State Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
OPERATING ROOM NURSE/PRECEPTOR/CHARGE NURSE
Medical Center Manila
10.2004 - 07.2014
- Provided direct patient care to acutely and critically ill patients in the Operating Room setting
- Demonstrated proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously during high volume periods
- Conducted regular rounds within the OR suite ensuring appropriate equipment maintenance is completed
- Managed inventory levels of all necessary supplies needed for daily operations within the OR suite
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice
- Contributed to positive teamwork dynamics by demonstrating leadership qualities when working collaboratively with colleagues.
OPERATING ROOM NURSE/PRECEPTOR/CHARGE NURSE
Fe del Mundo Medical Center
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Adhered to established protocols for infection control practices related to the OR setting
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures with instrumentation and supplies as needed
- Educated nursing staff on new techniques used within the OR setting while providing ongoing support
- Managed inventory levels of all necessary supplies needed for daily operations within the OR suite
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the operating room environment.
PART TIME PERIOPERATIVE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Emilio Aguinaldo College
11.2004 - 11.2006
- Established strong rapport with students for supporting professional development
- Observed student interactions with patients to assess their competencies in providing direct care
- Maintained accurate records related to student performance evaluation and attendance
- Instructed students on proper documentation techniques when completing patient charts
- Provided guidance and support to students struggling academically or professionally.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Wesleyan University Philippines
08.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) -
Emilio Aguinaldo College
01.2006
HIGH SCHOOL -
St. Anthony School
01.2001
ELEMENTARY -
Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School
01.2001
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- EMR Systems
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Unit Oversight
Certification
- New York Registered Nurse, License number 695220, 01/31/26
- Certified Nurse Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), 04/27/18-12/31/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/30/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/31/25
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS), 05/31/25
Timeline
STAFF NURSE/Charge Nurse
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
NCLEX INSTRUCTOR/LECTURER/MENTOR-PART TIME
Aspire RN LLC
08.2023 - Current
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Barnabas Hospitals
08.2023 - 11.2023
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2023
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Northern Westchester Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Garnet Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Empire State Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
PEDIATRIC NURSE
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center
04.2015 - 12.2017
OPERATING ROOM NURSE/PRECEPTOR/CHARGE NURSE
Fe del Mundo Medical Center
01.2005 - 05.2007
PART TIME PERIOPERATIVE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Emilio Aguinaldo College
11.2004 - 11.2006
OPERATING ROOM NURSE/PRECEPTOR/CHARGE NURSE
Medical Center Manila
10.2004 - 07.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) -
Emilio Aguinaldo College
HIGH SCHOOL -
St. Anthony School
ELEMENTARY -
Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School
- New York Registered Nurse, License number 695220, 01/31/26
- Certified Nurse Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), 04/27/18-12/31/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/30/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/31/25
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS), 05/31/25
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Wesleyan University Philippines
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