Elza Domingue
Queens
Summary
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient assessments, and sterile technique. Dedicated to implementing quality improvement initiatives and ensuring patient safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Canape Vert Hospital
Port -au- Prince , Haiti
02.2011 - 07.2018
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and responded swiftly to changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on surgical processes and recovery expectations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Without Borders,
Port-au -Prince, Haiti
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted surgical teams in preparation and execution of diverse procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and established protocols for instrument sterilization.
- Prepared patients for surgery by conducting thorough assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and administering preoperative medications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and providing empathetic support throughout their surgical journey.
- Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Haitian Community Hospital
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
02.1999 - 02.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jeanne Mance Higher School of Nursing of Canada
Port-au-Prince, Haiti08-1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Electronic medical records
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient education
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Physical assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Canape Vert Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Doctors Without Borders,
01.2010 - 01.2012
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Haitian Community Hospital
02.1999 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jeanne Mance Higher School of Nursing of Canada