Arlene Salas
Hockley,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse III with extensive experience in perioperative nursing, committed to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the surgical process. Strong clinical skills and meticulous attention to detail ensure sterile environments and prioritize patient safety at all times. Proven ability to foster effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, contributing to improved quality of care and positive patient outcomes. Passionate about continuous professional development and enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Experienced in various surgeries such as General, Plastics, Breast Oncology, Urology, Pediatric Urology, ENT, Pediatric ENT, Gynecology.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient care during operations.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Evaluated patients' preoperative conditions, coordinating with surgeons for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
- My responsibility as an operating room nurse is to oversee the activity in the operating room and collaborate with team members during surgery. I review my patient’s chart, prepare the room with the equipment needed for various ENT surgeries. Ensure equipment is working, position the patient safely on the operating room table, ensure sterility is kept throughout the procedure, and transfer the patient to the recovery unit.
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD
Kingwood, TX
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by monitoring health status and promptly notifying physician of changes. Conducted essential interventions including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital signs assessment, and delivered comprehensive patient education.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that reduced hospital-acquired infection rates significantly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX07-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar College-Kingwood
Kingwood, TX05-2019
Associate of Arts -
Lonestar College-North Harris
Houston, TX05-2015
High School Diploma -
Spring Early College Academy
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Punctual
- Detail-Oriented
- Multi-Tasking
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- IV insertion
- Preoperative checklists
- Circulating nurse skills
Certification
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(Expiration: February 2028)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
05.2023 - Current
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD
08.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lonestar College-Kingwood
Associate of Arts -
Lonestar College-North Harris
High School Diploma -
Spring Early College Academy