Brina Quintanilla
2812 Detroit Rd,MI
Summary
Patient-focused Perioperative Nurse experienced in maintaining overall sterility of operating room environment. Advocate for top-notch patient care. Promoting exceptional pain management, airway management, relationship building skills. As a Perioperative Nurse my focus is on continuity of care, communication, patient safety, and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Corewell Health
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Pacu Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Stonegate Plastic Surgery
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pre-Op Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
Endoscopy Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
- Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Educated patients and families about procedures, risks and benefits of anesthesia.
- Obtained detailed health history from each patient and conducted physical examinations to calculate exact dosages prior to anesthetic administration.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
IU Health Springmill Surgery Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University School of Nursing
Athens, OHAssociate Degree In Nursing - Surgical Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI05.2011
Skills
- Airway Management
- Patient Admission
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Operational Procedures
- Perioperative Management
- Sterile Surgical Areas
- Surgical Treatment Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Measures
- Operating Room Preparations
- EMR Systems
- Postoperative Care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Moderate Sedation
Brina Irwin
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
IU Health Springmill Surgery Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Stonegate Plastic Surgery
04.2020 - 10.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Corewell Health
04.2019 - 10.2023
Pacu Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
Pre-Op Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
Endoscopy Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2023
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University School of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Surgical Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
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