ESTEFANIA WOELKE
Lomita,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7+ years of acute-care experience, including medical-surgical nursing and outpatient surgical care. Experienced in pre-operative and post-operative care, PACU/anesthesia recovery, Aldrete scoring, circulating, patient assessment, and safe discharge preparation. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op / PACU Nurse & Circulating RN
Century City Surgical Center
Century City, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver PACU care, including anesthesia recovery, Aldrete scoring, pain and nausea assessment, and timely recognition of changes in patient condition for enhanced recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and evaluated recovery following anesthesia to ensure optimal post-operative outcomes.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients for safe discharge and provide post-operative education and instructions.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient patient care throughout surgical process.
- Serve as circulating RN, maintaining patient safety, surgical asepsis, accurate documentation, and efficient operating-room workflow.
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical Unit
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Torrance, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform ongoing assessments, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patient responses.
- Recognized and communicated changes in patient conditions to physicians and interdisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative care.
- Prioritized care for multiple patients in fast-paced hospital environment, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions, fostering understanding and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
01-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
El Camino College
01-2018
Skills
- PACU & Anesthesia Recovery
- Aldrete Scoring
- Post-Operative Monitoring
- Pain & Nausea Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Pre-Operative Nursing
- Circulating RN
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Safety & Aseptic Technique
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
Certification
California Registered Nurse (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pre-Op / PACU Nurse & Circulating RN
Century City Surgical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical Unit
Little Company of Mary Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
El Camino College