Daniel Picazo
Registered nurse
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 8 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency 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
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1 2023 - Current
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT)
- Demonstrated proficiency in various technological tools used in the operating room setting such as electronic medical records, surgical equipment, and monitoring devices.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by scrubbing in and ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge, participating in ongoing training opportunities and workshops.
- Coordinated effectively with other departments including pharmacy services, radiology technicians, lab personnel to provide seamless interdisciplinary care.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating closely with the anesthesia team during induction and emergence phases.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT), OR scrubbing, case organization/calling in the OR team, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
MEDSTAR UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT), OR scrubbing, case organization/calling in the OR team, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
CHA CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT), OR scrubbing, case organization/calling in the OR team, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT), OR scrubbing, case organization/calling in the OR team, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
CHARLETON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care as a traveling nurse
- Performed various skills such as: OR circulating (Otho, Trauma, General, Neuro, Spine, GYN, Urology, robotic, and ENT), OR scrubbing, case organization/calling in the OR team, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
OR NURSE CLINICIAN STAFF
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist with patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phase of care
- Performed and gained proficiency in various skills such as: OR circulating, OR scrubbing, advancing unit progression and learning through being on the peri-operative nursing advisory board, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
CLINICAL NURSE EXTERN
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Assist nurses with patient care where appropriate
- Performed and gained proficiency in various skills such as: taking vital signs, performing trach
- Care, obtaining and interpreting ECG readings, assisting with ADLs, and using effective patient and coworker communication/problem solving skills.
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Transported patients by stretcher or bed to all areas of the hospital
- Gained familiarity with all nursing units in the hospital
- Assisted nurses with patient care as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson, MD 05.2001 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Neurology And Physiology And Mathematics
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND － COLLEGE PARK
College Park, MD 05.2001 -
No Degree -
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
Complex Medical Terminology
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2021 - 12.2022
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
MEDSTAR UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 06.2021
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
CHA CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 06.2019
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 10.2018
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
CHARLETON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 07.2018
OR NURSE CLINICIAN STAFF
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 05.2018
CLINICAL NURSE EXTERN
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 03.2017
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
05.2001 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Neurology And Physiology And Mathematics
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND － COLLEGE PARK
05.2001 -
No Degree -
Frederick Community College
05.2001 -
OR NURSE CLINICIAN TRAVELER
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1 2023 - Current
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Nursing licenses in: MD, D.C., MA, CA, and all compact states.
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