FLORISA TU
OR RN Educator
Delmar,N.Y
Summary
Professional Summary:
- Outcomes-driven Operating Room RN Educator with 14 years of perioperative experience, including 8 years as a circulating and scrubbing RN in a Level 1 trauma center in Saudi Arabia and 4 years at the South Clinical Campus-OR in Albany, New York.
- Excels in clinical nurse level IV roles with responsibilities in charge and preceptorship. Currently serving as an RN educator in the Main Operating Room for 2 years, leveraging a Master's degree in Nursing Informatics to spearhead practice changes, quality improvement initiatives, and data-informed educational programs.
- Proven track record of enhancing compliance, standardizing workflows, and aligning practices with AORN guidelines and product IFUs, achieving 95% compliance in safe medication transfer and an impressive 85% orientee retention rate over the past 2 years.
- Recognized for effectively integrating clinical expertise, informatics, and education to elevate patient safety and bolster staff competency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RN Educator, Operating Room
Albany Med Health System
Albany
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies.
- Partnered with leadership and preceptors to identify learning gaps, supporting timely transition to independent and safe practice.
- Designed innovative teaching strategies and instructional materials that catered to diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension.
- Utilized technology in the classroom to enhance student learning experiences, incorporating multimedia presentations, online resources, and interactive assessment tools into lesson plans.
Epic Credentialed Trainer and Superuser:
• Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth transitions into roles.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Analyzed training outcomes to continuously improve program content and delivery methods.
OR Registered Nurse
South Clinical Campus- Albany Med Health System
25 Hackett Boulevard, Albany, NY
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying
correct patient identification and procedural details. - Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, ensuring sterile technique and instrument availability.
- Coordinated patient care in high-pressure surgical environments
OR Nurse
King Fahd General Hospital
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 01.2019
- Delivered high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive surgical plans.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms, ensuring all instruments and supplies were sterile and organized.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by meticulously following guidelines for infection control and sterilization techniques.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 07.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Notre Dame of Jolo College
Jolo, Sulu03.2008
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Management Major -
Notre Dame of Jolo College
Jolo, Sulu03.2001
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Epic OpTime as credentialed trainer and super user
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Word
- Exceptional communication skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Highly motivated learner
- Highly devoted to patient safety
- Deeply committed to personal and professional development
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing Informatics
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional awareness
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with OR Leadership and Clinical Service Line Lead in the development of Preceptorship program.
- Achieved measurable feedback by completing OR Evaluation Tool for accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel Forms to develop in-service feedbacks and tracking compliance of facility's policy and procedures.
- Establishing certification wall to recognize staff commitment in achieving certification in their specialty.
Certification
- Certified Nurse Ambulatory Surgery (CNAMB), 1641526, 12/2025
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), 1641526, 12/2029
- Basic Life Saving (BLS), 10/2027
Awards
- Times Union 2023 Nurse of the Year Winner, 05/2023
- Albany Medical Center Patient Safety Hero Award, 10/2019
Projects
• Safe Medication Transfer Utilizing Sterile Decanter, 03/2029
• Created OR Teams Channel for online educational resources and in-service videos
• Automated Orientee Daily Feedback utilizing secured QR code to staff
• Updated Surgical Scrubbing Practices per AORN guidelines for all surgical team
• Annual Fire Drill Presentation and In service, 04/06/202
Affiliations
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) May 2014- Present
- American Nurses Informatics Association (ANIA) February 2022- Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing May 15, 2022- Present (Omicron Delta Chapter)
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) March 2021- Present
- Shared Governance Committee (AMCH) July 2022- Present
Timeline
RN Educator, Operating Room
Albany Med Health System
12.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
University of Phoenix
07.2020 - 10.2022
OR Registered Nurse
South Clinical Campus- Albany Med Health System
07.2019 - 12.2023
OR Nurse
King Fahd General Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Notre Dame of Jolo College
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Management Major -
Notre Dame of Jolo College