Brenda Medina
Sutter Health
Ione,CA
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse specializing in patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and sterile environment maintenance. Enhanced patient care and outcomes through effective collaboration with surgical teams and management of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Led nursing teams in regulatory compliance while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and facilitating staff training.
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
1 Year- Monitored vital signs during surgical procedures to maintain patient stability.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow in operating room.
- Prepared and maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted in preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness and safety.
- Utilized electronic health records to accurately document patient information and procedures.
- 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 the surgeons.
- Collected, the labeled, and transported specimens and delivered them to the lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of the patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse
10 Years 4 Months- Led nursing team to enhance patient care and streamline surgical processes.
- Monitored compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in surgical operations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
10 Years- Educated patients on postoperative care and recovery processes for improved outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic surgical settings, ensuring optimal support for surgeons and staff.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and a clean and a clean and safe environment..
- Participated in continuing education sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Prepared and maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of the patient.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Operating room safety
Maintaining sterility
Patient safety
Circulating nurse skills
Procedure room preparation
Patient positioning
Basic life support
ACLS certification
Patient charting
Patient documentation
HIPAA compliance
Teamwork and collaboration
Patient communication
Patient positioning
Patient advocacy
Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
09.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Charge Nurse
Sutter Amador Surgery Center
05.2015 - 09.2025Read More
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Amador Hospital
05.2005 - 05.2015Read More
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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