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Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of nursing experience of ensuring high standards of competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Highly organized, reliable, and known professionally for being a patient advocate and a motivated team player with good communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Provided efficient and effective nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- As a circulating nurse, anticipated and monitored overall equipment,supplies, and personnel needs in each surgery.
- Circulated orthopedic, spine, general, and urology cases.
- Documented in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provided support and comfort for pre-operative patients.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Circulated and scrubbed various ophthalmology surgical operations such as cataract removal, vitrectomy, glaucoma procedures, and extraocular surgeries.
- Ensured that patient's health, safety and rights are being prioritized by the surgical team
- Assisted surgeons on long and complex eye surgeries that required attention to detail based on individual surgeon's case preference.
- As circulating nurse, ensured all surgical equipment and supplies were organized and readily available.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered using Epic.
GI Lab RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepared patients for their Endoscopy procedures by starting IV's, doing nursing assessment, and completing the admission process.
- Recovered patients after GI Endoscopy procedures.
- Reviewed discharge instructions with patients and their family.
- Worked independently and efficiently as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Updated patient charts with latest data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted new hires and travel nurses to the facility.
Circulating OR Nurse
Northwestern Medicine McHenry
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided efficient and effective nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- As a circulating nurse, anticipated and monitored overall equipment, supplies, and personnel needs in each surgery.
- Circulated opthalmology, general, orthopedic, and urology cases.
- Documented in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provided support and comfort for pre-operative patients.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Long Term Care RN
Lexington Health Network
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Built positive long-term relationships with patients and family members.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, changed dressings, checked the status of wounds, and started intravenous medications and fluids.
- Admitted and discharged patients.
- Ensured each patient's safety and security at all times.
- Provided leadership and supervision to CNA's, LPN's, and other nursing staff.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Cebu
Cebu-Philippines 04.2009
Skills
- Perioperative Support
- Critical Thinking
- Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Player and Hardworking
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Computer and EPIC System Literate
- Patient Care Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Room Preparation
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida License # 9611074
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois License # 041446227
Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS issued by American Heart Association
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2023
GI Lab RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2021
Circulating OR Nurse
Northwestern Medicine McHenry
07.2018 - 05.2019
Long Term Care RN
Lexington Health Network
10.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Cebu
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