Christian Crothers
Pomona,United States
Summary
With a proven track record at Disc Surgery Center, I excel in perioperative nursing and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless team collaboration. My expertise spans surgical preparation to post-operative care, highlighted by a commitment to infection prevention and physician collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR/PACU/Pre-Op Nurse
Disc Surgery Center
Newport Beach, CA
02.2024 - Current
- I was hired back as soon as I got my RN license active and started probation
- Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding the type of anesthesia needed based on individual patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted physicians with inserting catheters, chest tubes or other invasive devices into patients prior to surgery.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing care in order to minimize risk of contamination or spread of disease.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Senior Surgical Technologist
Global Chapman Medical Center
Orange, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Left because I got my RN license back and started probation.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Senior Surgical Technologist
Casa Colina Medical Center
Pomona, CA
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Left because hours were getting cut due to census
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Disc Surgery Center
Newport Beach, CA
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Left because my license was revoked and was not able to work as a RN until I started probation
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- 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.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Educated patients about their conditions pre-and post-operation to promote optimal outcomes following discharge from hospital care.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
West Covina, CA
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Left to work in specialized Surgery Center with no on-call shifts
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Hollywood, CA
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Left to have an increase in hourly wage and sign on bonus
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Assisted Anesthesia in inserting A-line, Central Line, Floating a Swan for Cardiac Procedures.
- Performed all RN duties for Cardiac Porcedures
Certified Surgical Technician
Keck Medicine Of USC
Los Angeles, CA
09.1998 - 08.2017
- Left because I obtained RN license
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Observed approved sterilization techniques to ensure aseptic conditions.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Skills
- Surgical Counts
- EMR systems
- Perioperative Nursing
- Can circulate all procedures
- Extensive knowledge of all surgical procedure positioning
- Extensive knowledge of surgical set-up
- Extensive knowledge in assistance in intubation
- Infection Prevention
- General Surgery
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Accurate Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Surgical Equipment
- Assist in Surgery
- IV insertion
- Surgical preparation
- Pre-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain management
- Physician collaboration
Certification
- RN License - California Board of Registered Nursing. #95106503 Expires 09/30/26
- BLS Certification - American Heart Association #235415294715 Expires 04/25
- ACLS Certification - American Heart Association #235405294711 Expires 04/25
- Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTA #208230 Expires 02/24/24
Timeline
OR/PACU/Pre-Op Nurse
Disc Surgery Center
02.2024 - Current
Senior Surgical Technologist
Global Chapman Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Surgical Technologist
Casa Colina Medical Center
08.2019 - 10.2023
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Disc Surgery Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
11.2017 - 03.2018
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Surgical Technician
Keck Medicine Of USC
09.1998 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
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