ETIENNE MEI OBREGON
Orlando
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, bringing a wealth of surgical experience and a commitment to patient care. Proven ability to deliver high-quality nursing services while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Seeking a per diem position in surgery to utilize clinical skills and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.
Dedicated surgical professional with over 16 years of experience in operating rooms and 4 years in long-term care settings. Proven expertise in various specialties, including orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, spine, dental, kidney transplant, and general surgery. Recognized for delivering exceptional patient care as a proficient RN circulator with additional scrub experience. Detail-oriented and proactive approach ensures safety and efficiency in all surgical procedures.
Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, competence in crisis management and keen understanding of surgical equipment functionality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse
Orlando Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Orlando
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained a sterile field throughout the procedure according to accepted standards of practice.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis related to patient needs specific to type of surgery performed.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table for optimal surgical access and comfort.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing direct patient care within the perioperative setting.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated and delivered quality general and procedure-specific outpatient care with special emphasis in patients.
- Demonstrated competency in scrubbing techniques for various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular or general surgery cases.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
Intra-op Kidney Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando
08.2009 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: First Floor Surgery
- Tasks include reviewing patient records, crossmatching, and ensuring that UNOS and tissue typing results are accurate prior to the transplantation of kidneys.
- Ensured accurate documentation processes across all patient care records systems.
- Acts as First Assistant Scrub RN to the Transplant Surgeon during the operation
- Ensures that all drugs, including anti-rejection medication for transplantation, are accurate and given on time.
- Coordinates all arrangements in conjunction with UNOS for imported organs through the TransLife team.
- First Floor Surgery
Operating Room Registered Nurse - Circulator and Scrub Nurse
Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando
05.2007 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Pediatrics and General Surgery
- Website not provided
- Functions as a patient advocate in the operating room in the roles of a circulating nurse and scrub nurse
- Ensures that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient
- Works side by side with scrub nurse to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room
- Prepares the patient for the procedure and handles preparations for the operating room before the surgery takes place
- Assess the needs of the patient during the procedure, to ensure best outcome
- Works with the physician and anesthesia provider to develop a care plan for the patient during the surgery
- Proficiency in handling and operating equipment in General and Pediatric procedures
- Ability to work in pediatric, spine, orthopedic, EENT, plastics, laparoscopic, podiatry, urology, gyn, general surgery and knowledge in robotic surgery
- Pediatrics and General Surgery
- Website not provided
STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE
Den-Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rockport
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Duties include basic assistance, monitor patients' condition and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor
- Administer medications and other treatments and help patients manage common-age related conditions such as incontinence, sleep disturbances or loss of mobility
- Evaluates assigned patients within a nursing home environment and plans, implements and documents nursing care
- Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications and self-care skills
- Assess, treat and evaluate patients' skin conditions and wound care procedures
- Website not provided
RN SUPERVISOR
Arbor Nursing Center
Lodi
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Coordinates, manages and evaluates resident care activities, nursing personnel and nursing unit operations for a designated shift
- Oversees objectives and standards for all nursing units in a given shift
- Assures that center practices are consistent with professional nursing standards, regulatory and HIPAA requirements
- Monitors to assure physicians' orders are current, accurately transcribed, signed and communicated by Unit Nurse Manager to unit nursing personnel and other clinical disciplines
- Does frequent rounds in the center to evaluate resident status and staff performance
- Website not provided
STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE
Arbor Nursing Center
Lodi
06.2003 - 05.2005
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Duties include basic assistance, monitor patients' condition and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor
- Administer medications and other treatments and help patients manage common-age related conditions such as incontinence, sleep disturbances or loss of mobility
- Evaluates assigned patients within a nursing home environment and plans, implements and documents nursing care
- Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications and self-care skills
- Assess, treat and evaluate patients' skin conditions and wound care procedures
- Website not provided
Education
Operating Room Nurse Internship Program -
Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando, FL05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines04.1996
Skills
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Pediatrics
- Urology
- Gyn
- Plastics
- Kidney transplants
- Dental
- General surgery
- Laparoscopic
- Robotic surgery
- Scrub Nurse
- Wound care
- Charting
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Service-minded
- Precepting
- Vaccine administration
- Team coordination
- Policy compliance
- Operating room skills - circulating & scrub skills
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient care
- Patient counseling
- Direct nursing care
- Patient education and counseling
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient assessment
References
- Sherry Joyce, RN, Director Surgical Services, Advent Health Orlando, (407) 766-1323
- Hazel Viray, RN, Surgical Specialty OR Staff RN, Orlando Veteran Affairs Medical Center, (848)333-7277
- Ashanti Buiey,RN, Lead Nurse, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Surgical Specialty, Orlando Veteran Affairs Medical Center (407)631-3256
- Kathy Philips, RN, General Surgery Nurse Manager - 1st Floor Surgery, Florida Hospital Orlando, (407) 303-5600 Extension 1974
- Ada Baxter, RN, Pediatrics Surgery, Assistant Nurse Manager, Florida Hospital Orlando, (407) 303-5600 Extension 303-8151
Certification
- Registered Nurse, FL, RN 9259019, 01/01/2009, 04/30/2025.
- BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 12/22/2024.
- Financial Professional, Florida Department of Financial Services, Jan. 2025.
Phone
Cellular, (209) 200-0993
Nursing Skills Highlights
- RN Circulator
- Proficient in surgical specialties: orthopedics, spine, pediatrics, urology, gyn, plastics, kidney transplants, dental, general surgery, laparoscopic and some robotic surgery
- Scrub Nurse
- Wound care
- Charting
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Service-minded
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Fukien)
Limited
Tagalog
Professional
Bisaya
Professional
Hiligaynon
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Accomplishments
- Board Member - Life Connection Church, 22550 S. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando
- Former Women's Ministry Head, Life Connection Church.
- Stewardship Coach - Alpha Omega Financials
Timeline
Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse
Orlando Veteran Affairs Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Intra-op Kidney Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Florida Hospital Orlando
08.2009 - 01.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse - Circulator and Scrub Nurse
Florida Hospital Orlando
05.2007 - 01.2021
STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE
Den-Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2005 - 04.2007
RN SUPERVISOR
Arbor Nursing Center
12.2003 - 05.2005
STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE
Arbor Nursing Center
06.2003 - 05.2005
Operating Room Nurse Internship Program -
Florida Hospital Orlando
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
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