April Costa
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Accomplished RN Circulator with a proven track record at multiple hospitals and outpatient surgery centers throughout the valley. Demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt and lead, significantly enhancing patient care and surgical outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
- Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, utilizing quick thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medely
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked per diem shifts at various Orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers throughout the Valley including Ortho Arizona, O.A.S.I.S., Scottsdale Center for Robotic Surgery, and SurgCenter of Greater Phoenix
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of orthopedic surgical procedures including total joints, spine, and podiatry.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted positive teamwork dynamics within the operating room by collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Circulator
Honor Health Shea Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Education
PeriOp 101 - Operating Room Nursing
AORN
Scottsdale, AZ07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Surgical counts, patient positioning and safety, equipment set up and troubleshooting
- Infection Prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Specialize in Orthopedic procedures including spine, total joints, use of mako robot and navigation, podiatry, hands, shoulders and arthroscopy
- Experience in DaVinci Robotic Surgery, Gynecologic, Urologic, General, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medely
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Circulator
Honor Health Shea Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2022
PeriOp 101 - Operating Room Nursing
AORN
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University