April Gonzaga
Registered Nurse
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
- Career State Registered Nurse with cross cultural experience a hospital with strong interest in surgical nursing care especially in operating room.
• To maintain and improve care, quality standard and patient safety internationally
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating nurse
UI Health Operating Room
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation of all pertinent information throughout each stage of the surgical process for best results in patient care.
• Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during complex surgeries to provide seamless coordination of tasks among healthcare professionals.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to infection control measures during surgical procedures through regular audits
Scrub nurse
UI Health Operating Room
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Mentored new scrub nurses through comprehensive training programs, improving overall team competency levels over time.
• Contributed to successful surgeries by meticulously maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.
• Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
Circulating Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
04.2018 - Current
Scrub Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
04.2018 - Current
Neuro Spine Operating Room Senior Staff Nurse
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2016
Operating Room Nurse
Medina General Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Scrub Nursing
- Asepsis Standards
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Documentation Accuracy
- Infection Control Measures
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Patient Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism in Practice
- Surgical Assistance
Language Ability
Able to speak and write fluently in English
Current Occupation
Staff Nurse I
Name Of Current Hospital
UI Health
Email Address
agonzaga@uic.edu
april_taz416@yahoo.com
Characteristic And Strength
- Reliable and collaborated well in all tasks given by superior
- Self-confident-empathetic and sympathetic
- Assertive and innovative-good listener
- Resourceful and enthusiastic-organized
- Actively participated in teamwork
- Supervise and guide new staff in surgical field.
Relevant Qualifications And License
- Illinois- Registered Nurse, 041451702, Active
- Philippine - Registered Nurse, 0388054, Active
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Provider
Name Of College School
- Misamis University, 2001-2005, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Personal Particulars
April Gonzaga, Female, 37, 04/16/1985, Married
References
- Dr. Gursant Atwal, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology gatwal@uic.edu
- Dr. Francesco Pucci, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery fpucci@uic.edu
- Dr. Peter Theiss, Neuroendovascular/Neurovascular Department of Neurology ptheis@uic.edu
Timeline
Circulating nurse
UI Health Operating Room
10.2020 - Current
Scrub nurse
UI Health Operating Room
10.2020 - Current
Circulating Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Scrub Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Neuro Spine Operating Room Senior Staff Nurse
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2016
Operating Room Nurse
Medina General Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2010
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