CINDY GONZALEZ-MALDONADO
Ocala,FL
Summary
Hardworking Circulating Nurse skilled at supporting physicians and anesthesiologists in surgical procedures. Caring bedside manner and strong patient communication skills to explain pre- and post-surgical procedures. Dedicated to improving quality and cost-effectiveness through process improvement initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Hospital del Maestro
San Juan, PR
2 2002 - 5 2005
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
Nurse Circulator
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
San Juan, PR
2 2000 - 1 2002
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
Circulating Nurse
Hospital del Maestro
San Juan, PR
8 1998 - 1 2000
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
Ocala, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ocala Surgery Center
Ocala, FL
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity Patient and family advocacy Patient positioning competency, As part of a surgical team, organize and provide patient care.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Facilitate flow of the OR through concise accurate reports.
- Preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical interventions.
- Maintained a septic, safe and therapeutic environment for patients and OR personnel.
- Anticipate needs for every surgery I would circulate.
- Circulated general, orthogenic, gyn, urology, trauma cases.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Registered Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Assessed patients pre operatively.
- Verified all required documentation and understanding of the patient towards their individual procedure.
- Preparation of OR suite in conjunction with other operation room team.
- Oversee and maintain a sterile field during procedure.
- Documentation of procedure and care of the patient throughout intraoperative stay within hospital protocol.
Operating Room Rn
De Diego Ambulatory Clinic
San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico
08.2006 - 07.2009
- De Diego Ambulatory Clinic – San Juan Puerto Rico Provided care for multicultural patients with a variety of existing conditions.
- Carried out quality assurance monitoring in the OR.
- Placed equipment and supplies in operating room as needed.
- Collaborated as a key team member with health care personnel.
- Performed occasional charge duties and orientation towards new staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Interamericana-PR
2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University Interamericana-PR
1998
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- People skill
- Positioning
- Surgical team assistance
- Patient needs assessment
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
Languages
Fluent in spanish.
Additional Information
- BLS, ACLS and PALS CERTIFICATIONS. Expiration 10/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
03.2021 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ocala Surgery Center
02.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 02.2016
Operating Room Rn
De Diego Ambulatory Clinic
08.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Interamericana-PR
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University Interamericana-PR
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Hospital del Maestro
2 2002 - 5 2005
Nurse Circulator
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
2 2000 - 1 2002
Circulating Nurse
Hospital del Maestro
8 1998 - 1 2000
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