30+ years of diverse Nursing experience. Foundation in acute care Hospital setting. Various units, including Med-Surg, Telemetry, Sub ICU, Orthopedics, Per Diem Home Health and Travel nursing. 20+ years in Multi Specialty Out Patient Surgery. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
06.2021 - Current
Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Patient care provided for pain management patients.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Newport Beach Surgery Center
12.2007 - Current
Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
> Provided patient care to GI patients preop, procedure, and pacu.
Perioperative Nurse
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
06.1993 - Current
Admit and recover in Pre-OP and Pacu
Comprehensive care of Patients having procedures and/or surgeries in an ambulatory care unit.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
GI patient care, administering conscious sedation, preop and pacu patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Governors University
08.2023
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
06.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.1985
Skills
Flexible and adaptable, willing to expand and develop new skills
EMR Systems
Patient Admission
Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
Clear Patient Communication
Delegation and Motivation
Preceptor for new grads and a resource person for co workers I Welcome the opportunity to learn and teach others
Airway Management
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Emergency Measures
Postoperative Care
Patient Assessments
ACLS, PALS, BLS certifications
Certification
HIPAA, OSHA, SGOH, ELNEC, CITI, AMNH
swimming, running, yoga
I enjoy staying physically fit as it support and contributes to stress management.
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
06.2021 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Newport Beach Surgery Center
12.2007 - Current
Perioperative Nurse
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
06.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Golden West College
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Pasadena City College
HIPAA, OSHA, SGOH, ELNEC, CITI, AMNH
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