Candace Saldana
Racine
Summary
Highly motivated, compassionate operating room registered nurse with a desire to take on new challenges: strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care including patient assessment, room preparation, and circulating responsibilities.
- Maintain strict sterile technique and safety standards throughout surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
- Assist with equipment setup, patient positioning, documentation, and intraoperative support.
Nurse Intern - PACU, Same Day Surgery, Operating Room
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported PACU nurses with post-anesthesia monitoring and patient stabilization.
- Assisted Same Day Surgery with pre-op assessments, patient education, and discharge instructions.
- Gained hands-on exposure to OR procedures, sterile technique, and perioperative workflow.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Med-Surg/Orthopedic Unit
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care including ADLs, mobility support, vitals, and comfort measures.
- Documented patient status and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a safe environment through fall prevention and infection control practices.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI01.2023
High School Diploma -
Washington Park High School
Racine, WI01.2020
Skills
- Perioperative nursing
- Equipment setup
- Sterile technique
- Circulating duties
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post-anesthesia care
- Pain management
- OR setup and turnover
- Surgical counts
- Equipment management
- Anesthesia support
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Documentation
- IV insertion
- Foley insertion
- Verifying consents
- Reviewing labs
Awards
High Five Award, Recognized for outstanding teamwork and exceptional patient care.
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Accomplishments
High Five Award – Recognized for outstanding teamwork and exceptional patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern - PACU, Same Day Surgery, Operating Room
Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Med-Surg/Orthopedic Unit
Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Washington Park High School