Danielle Washington
Ventura,CA
Summary
Highly motivated new graduate RN with experience in surgical specialties seeks to join the perioperative nursing team at Community Memorial Hospital. Dedicated to delivering top quality patient care through collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PRE-OP / PERIOPERATIVE LVN
Channel Islands SurgiCenter
Oxnard, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Initiate presurgical patient admissions.
- Review surgical charts: physician orders, informed consents, past medical history, relevant outside medical evaluations, and diagnostic/radiologic studies.
- Perform preoperative nursing assessments.
- Administer preoperative medications, as ordered.
- Circulate low-risk procedures, such as pain management epidural injections, that do not require sedation.
- Perform pre-procedural time outs, monitor and document patients' procedural vital signs, assist in set up of sterile field and procedural instruments.
- Transport patients to the recovery room and give hand-off to the recovery RN.
PRE-ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Channel Islands SurgiCenter
Oxnard, USA
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Prepared surgical charts for date of service.
- Gathered and reviewed preoperative documents (surgical orders, required diagnostic and radiologic studies, medical evaluations).
- Completed presurgical patient outreach – gathered preliminary medical histories, confirmed surgical times, and preoperative instructions.
- Organized preoperative evaluations with facility anesthesia team.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Ventura College
Ventura, CA12.2024
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA05.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- EPIC / Cerner EMR proficiency
- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Efficiency and diligence
- Initiative
- Empathy and compassion
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Critical Thinking
Certifications / Professional Associations
- California BVNPT LVN License, #293410
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
- OADN / Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, Member
- American Red Cross, Volunteer
Awards
- Betsy Slover Phoenix, RN, Memorial Scholarship, 05/01/24
- The Bauer Family Nursing Scholarship, 05/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Member, Adult Kickball League – Ventura Parks and Recreation, 2016, Present
- Member, Adult Kickball League – Camarillo Parks and Recreation, 2018, Present
Timeline
PRE-OP / PERIOPERATIVE LVN
Channel Islands SurgiCenter
08.2023 - Current
PRE-ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Channel Islands SurgiCenter
07.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Ventura College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Atlantic Union College
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