Elizabeth Soto
Parrish
Summary
Professional with high standards and strong focus on results. Skilled in perioperative nursing, patient care, surgical procedures, and sterile techniques. Experience with robotic and minimally invasive procedures. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities valued by employers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tampa General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
Registered Nurse
Eye Health America Surgery Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Met with patients prior to surgeries to assess vitals and educate regarding procedures
- Prepared patients for procedures
- Prepared operating suite for procedures of day by ensuring it meet asepsis standard
SNAP
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Assist with obtaining vital signs and ADL's under RN supervision
- Perform basic toileting assistance and clean patients as needed
Medical Assistant
Bradenton Cardiology Associates
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Obtain patients medical history and HPI
- Assist physician with exams
- Perform EKGs if indicated
Medical Assistant
American Dermatology Associates
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Obtain patients medical history and HPI
- Assist physician with procedures and exams
- Wound care, Suture removal, and dressing changes
Medical Assistant/Doctors Assistant
Coastal Orthopedics
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Act as liaison between patients and physician through phone calls and emails
- Maintain physicians' surgery and clinic schedule
- Schedule patients for surgery and provide pre-op information
- Fill out correct documents to send to surgical centers and hospitals
- Verify all clearances needed through faxes and phone calls
Education
Associate in Science - Professional Nursing, RN
Rasmussen University
12.2022
Associate in Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
09.2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Sterile technique
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Multitasking
- BLS
- ACLS
- Periop 101
Certification
- AORN Periop 101
- Davinci XI and SP Robot training
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tampa General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eye Health America Surgery Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
SNAP
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
Bradenton Cardiology Associates
11.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
American Dermatology Associates
05.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant/Doctors Assistant
Coastal Orthopedics
10.2015 - 10.2019
Associate in Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Associate in Science - Professional Nursing, RN
Rasmussen University