Asta Vaughn
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience circulating diverse surgical procedures, including robotics and organ procurements. Offers a solid foundation in operating room principles and a strong desire to enhance skills. Committed to enhancing patient safety and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital- Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Circulate surgical procedures across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Robotics, Colorectal, Dental, and Podiatry specialties
- Circulate organ procurements in collaboration with regional Organ Procurement Organization
- Conducting thorough patient preoperative assessments to ensure readiness for surgery
- Preparing and opening sterile back tables and surgical instruments
- Performing patient positioning to maintain safety and optimize surgical access
- Providing support during airway induction and anesthesia setup
- Restocking surgical supplies and equipment
- Performing anesthetic machine turnover
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms for trauma patients
- Educating patients and their families on perioperative procedures and care expectations
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Circulate surgical procedures across General Surgery, Robotics, Urology, and Orthopedic Spine specialties
- Facilitated safe patient transport to the surgical and perioperative areas
- Performed patient positioning to ensure safety and optimal access during surgery
- Conducted comprehensive patient preoperative assessments to confirm surgical readiness
- Assisted with medication orders and ensured correct delivery during procedures
- Educated patients and families on perioperative procedures and postoperative care expectations
- Performed room turnover to maintain a ready surgical environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Alexandria, LouisianaAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-2023
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Epic EHR charting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Anesthetic machine turnover
- Specimen handling
- Organ procurement procedures
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced cardiac life support
- BLS- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital- Shoreline
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
04.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College