Fideliz Verzo
Registered Nurse
Longmont,CO
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 13 years in acute care nursing, specializing in surgical nursing. Seeking a position to leverage extensive knowledge and skills to their fullest potential. Committed to enhancing experience and continuously contributing to professional growth and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
North Colorado Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness in the surgical area, lowering chances of contamination.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing International Division
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Followed infection-control guidelines, maintaining a safe workspace.
- Collaborated with surgeons and staff to ensure patient safety in operations.
- Streamlined surgery preparation by enforcing mandatory time-out checks for patient data and procedure accuracy.
- Managed surgical equipment and supplies to guarantee readiness for procedures.
- Demonstrated quick adaptability and problem-resolution expertise in fast-paced surgical environments.
- Maintained efficiency in operating room setup through timely supply management.
- Conducted pre-operative evaluations to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
- Maintained sterile environment by rigorously preparing operating rooms to meet asepsis standards.
- Ensured timely delivery of lab specimens by managing collection and transport processes.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Staff nurse
San Pablo Colleges Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Dental Assistant
Future Dental Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse
San Pablo Colleges Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Luzon State University
Lucban, Quezon03.2012
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- Clinical assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Basic life support
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
Nursing Licenses
Colorado Multi-state license
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification
References
Edmon Regachuelo
RN Operational Support Specialist
+1 (970) 473-5852
edmon.regachuelo@gmail.com
Ramelin Schreibman
RN Endoscopy/Charge Nurse
+1 (970) 371-8072
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
North Colorado Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing International Division
03.2019 - 09.2021
Staff nurse
San Pablo Colleges Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2019
Dental Assistant
Future Dental Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse
San Pablo Colleges Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Luzon State University
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