Dieter Fundora

Dynamic Circulating Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the surgical intraoperative department. Advance skills working with diverse patient populations. Meticulously detail-oriented, observant and proactive. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational task in a fast-pace surgical environment.

Healthcare professional with proven track record in operating room environments. Valued for consistent reliability and adaptability in fast-paced surgical settings. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and resource management. Recognized for maintaining high standards in sterile techniques and patient care.

• Assisted in over 1,000 surgical procedures across multiple specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiovascular, ensuring adherence to sterile technique and patient safety protocols.
• Reduced surgical turnover time by 20% through proactive instrument preparation and effective communication with surgical teams.
• Trained and precepted 10+ new OR nurses, enhancing team competency and supporting retention of new hires.
• Led the implementation of a surgical safety checklist, resulting in a 30% decrease in intraoperative errors and near misses over six months.
• Recognized with a “Clinical Excellence Award” for exceptional attention to detail and patient advocacy during high-risk procedures.
• Maintained 100% compliance with Joint Commission and infection control standards during all inspections and audits.
• Developed and standardized instrument trays , improving efficiency and reducing delays in case start times.
• Instrumental in transitioning the OR to electronic documentation, training staff and reducing charting errors by 25%.

BLS – Basic Life Support
Offered by: American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross

• Required for all clinical nurses
• Ensures readiness in emergency situations

ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Offered by: AHA

• Especially valuable for OR nurses assisting in high-risk or cardiac surgeries