Catherine Galinovsky
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Accomplished Perioperative Services Registered Nurse with a proven track record as Circulating RN and Charge RN, enhancing patient safety and reducing surgical complications through meticulous adherence to sterile techniques. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates empathy and adaptability, with extensive knowledge in perioperative services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Services Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication during critical moments in surgery.
- Coordinated effectively with anesthesia providers, ensuring smooth transitions between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs and preparing necessary equipment.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback on departmental processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the surgical process, addressing concerns and helping them navigate through challenging experiences.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following surgical protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- OR Charge 9 month assignment Kaiser Permanente Evening shift
- OR Charge relief 14 month assignment San Leandro Hospital
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
05.2008 - 09.2016
- OR Charge Nurse and Quality Audit RN
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Perioperative Registered Nurse Travel
World Health
07.2005 - 02.2008
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St David's Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2005
- Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2003
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
Florida State College
12-2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Clinical management
- Preoperative planning
- Teaching
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Perioperative Services Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
07.2017 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
05.2008 - 09.2016
Perioperative Registered Nurse Travel
World Health
07.2005 - 02.2008
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St David's Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2005
Perioperative Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - NURSING
Florida State College
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