Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in surgical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Managed daily coordination of implants, instruments, and supplies with vendors.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures. Ensured all adequate supplies was ordered and available for surgery. Positioned patients for Orthopedic Surgery, Pain procedures and General Surgery.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Served as Interim Charge nurse when needed. Made daily staff assignments and verified supply and equipment needs for all surgical procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Luke’s Vintage Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2020
Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated health history.
Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records of implants during surgical procedures.
Consulted and assisted with intubation for general anesthesia.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Endoscopy Nurse
North Cypress Medical Center
12.2011 - 10.2018
Managed daily coordination of implants, instruments, and supplies with vendors.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures. Ensured all adequate supplies was ordered and available for surgery. Positioned patients for Orthopedic Surgery, Pain procedures and General Surgery.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Served as Interim Charge nurse when needed. Made daily staff assignments and verified supply and equipment needs for all surgical procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Houston Northwest Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2011
Managed daily coordination of implants, instruments, and supplies with vendors.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures. Ensured all adequate supplies was ordered and available for surgery. Positioned patients for Orthopedic Surgery, Pain procedures and General Surgery.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Served as Interim Charge nurse when needed. Made daily staff assignments and verified supply and equipment needs for all surgical procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
06.2009
Associate In Arts -
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houston, TX
01.2006
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish with advanced training in Medical terminology
Patient Care Specialist/Unit Administrative Assistant at Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalPatient Care Specialist/Unit Administrative Assistant at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital