Brittany Moreno
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 9 years of operating room experience in both circulating and surgical tech roles. Skilled in supporting surgeons and surgical teams by anticipating needs, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring patient safety, and promoting excellent outcomes. Strong communicator with proven ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver patient-centered care throughout the surgical process.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse - Operating Room
Banner University Medical Center South
11.2021 - Current
- Circulated for various surgical specialties, preparing the OR, verifying patient identity, and ensuring all necessary equipment was available and functioning properly.
- Anticipated surgeon and anesthesiologist needs to ensure safe, efficient procedures.
- Documented intraoperative care and maintained accurate surgical records.
- Trained and educated new nursing staff and students to OR protocols and work flow.
- Direct daily operations within the operating room to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Assign and coordinate duties for surgical teams, including circulators, scrub staff, and support personnel.
- Manage room setup and turnover processes while upholding strict infection prevention protocols.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
- Track surgical case flow, reallocate staff as necessary, and address issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center South
03.2016 - 2021
- Anticipated surgeon and anesthesiologist needs to ensure safe, efficient procedures.
- Scrubbed in for procedures, setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Trained and mentored new scrub techs and student on OR protocols and sterile technique.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
Tucson, AZ02.2016
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Advocacy
- OR Equipment & Instrumentation
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Documentation & Compliance
- Infection Control & Safety Protocols
- Staff Supervision & Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization & Case Flow Oversight
- Conflict Resolution & Critical Decision-Making
- Staff Training, Mentorship, & Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Arizona
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse - Operating Room
Banner University Medical Center South
11.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center South
03.2016 - 2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
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