Brandy Yanni
Las Vegas
Summary
To obtain a position of Registered Nurse in the Operating Room where I will be able to utilize my training and skills while cultivating new skill sets, challenge's and continued educational opportunities. I would like to add strength to an already strong staff and I am looking forward to a position that allows growth and personal development within the company.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- 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.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Spring Valley Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2024
- Conducts preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessments
- Prepares the operating room for patient/procedure
- Monitors patient's physical and emotional well-being perioperatively
- Assists in positioning of patient to ensure safety and comfort
- Provided accurate and safe handling of specimens
- Observes and enforces strict standards of sterile technique
- Checks all equipment prior to usage
- Handles patient documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintain clear communication in the operating room with all team members
- Primary nurse for an Orthopedic surgeon multiple days a week
- Orthopedic Lead
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
University Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Graduate of AORN's Periop 101 program
- Completion of a one-year training internship in the Operating Room
- Performs duties as the circulating nurse, including monitoring the physiological and psychological status of the patient perioperatively, while creating and maintaining a safe environment for the patient and the operative team
- Implements and monitors for aseptic care and enforces best-practice procedures according to hospital protocol and AORN
- Obtains appropriate surgical supplies and equipment
- Documents in the intraoperative patient medical record, Communicates relevant information to other team members and to the patient's family as needed
- Acts as patient advocate during the patient's vulnerable state in surgery
- Experience in General, ENT, Gynecological, Orthopedic, Plastics, and Burn surgical procedures
Registered Nurse
Marquis Care at Centennial Hills
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Act as patient advocate and implemented patient care of 18-20 patients daily, utilizing skills including gastrostomy tube and jejunal tube management/replacement with enteral feeding, PICC line access and care, tracheostomy care with ventilator dependent patients
- Work with the interdisciplinary team including attending physician, pulmonologist, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and dietary to manage the complex needs of higher acuity patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Orient and train new staff and student nurses
Ophthalmic Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Siems Advance Lasik and Eye Center
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Perform routine medical eye examinations on adults/children
- Perform preliminary eye examinations for prospective refractive and cataract surgery candidates
- Assist in LASIK and blepharoplasty surgical procedures
- Laser and Microkeratome technician Care of pre-operative and post-operative patients
- LASIK surgery and cataract surgery patient education
- Call in prescriptions/scheduling/answer phones Work alongside a group of physicians to provide excellent patient-focused care
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing in General Education/Nursing Prerequisites
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada01.2001
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Equipment Operation
- Patient Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Student Precepting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 12/01/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 12/01/26
- Nevada RN license, RN74613
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Spring Valley Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
University Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Marquis Care at Centennial Hills
03.2013 - 06.2014
Ophthalmic Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Siems Advance Lasik and Eye Center
01.2004 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing in General Education/Nursing Prerequisites
College of Southern Nevada
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