Christina Son
Registered Nurse
Bridgeview,Illinois
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 23 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2014 - Current
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Positioned operating room lights and laid out sterile instrument packs.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- We have 11 working operating room with a minimum of 1 to 8 cases in a room depends on a daily census. Surgery department includes General. Gynecological, Urology, Ortho, Sports Medicine, ENT, Plastic surgery.
COVID-19 Screener
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state and federal mandates.
- Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments.
- Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
- Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Scheduled patient for Covid testing prior to their surgery
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2002 - 01.2014
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed hourly rounds on 56-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications to 4-8 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients in 56-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Chicago Ridge Nursing And Rehab
Chicago Ridge, IL
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action to a total of 32-36 patients every shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical
Visayas Community Medical Center
Cebu City Philippines
10.2000 - 12.2001
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taking care of a total of 20-40 patients
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Cebu City Philippines
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Taking care of a 4-5 dialysis patient daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu State College- College of Nursing
Cebu City Philippines 06.1994 - 03.1998
Skills
Fluent in Tagalog
undefinedCertification
ACLS
Timeline
ACLS
12-2022
COVID-19 Screener
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2002 - 01.2014
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Chicago Ridge Nursing And Rehab
12.2001 - 08.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical
Visayas Community Medical Center
10.2000 - 12.2001
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
01.1999 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu State College- College of Nursing
06.1994 - 03.1998
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