Gabe Beltran
Jackson Springs,NC
Summary
Extremely experienced Orthopedic Perioperative Nurse with over 18 years experience with knowledge across numerous surgical specialties throughout the surgical setting. Experienced in patient charting, health assessments, circulating, and providing patient and family centered education. Clinician who consistently promotes a team work approach while building rapport with patient and staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FirstHealth
Pinehurst, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preoperative assessments and patient education to ensure preparedness for Orthopedic surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to provide support and ensure adherence to protocols and standards.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records to enhance continuity of care.
Perioperative Registered Nurse/ Travel
Novant Healthcare
Clemmons, NC
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as Orthopedic circulating nurse and point of contact for all orthopedic issues.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff to address concerns effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for perioperative procedures and safety protocols.
Clinical Coordinator
US Army Walter Reed Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised 118 Staff members on day-to-day operations of a 20-bed surgical suite in accordance with standard operating procedures, AORN and Joint Commission.
- Developed and managed a budget while actively seeking ways to reduce OR expenses.
- Provided administrative and clinical leadership to OR staff.
- Service Leader for Orthopedic Service.
Operating Room Head Nurse
US Army Brian Allgood Army Hospital
Seoul Korea
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Assigned 35 staff members to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards while adjusting for staff census, skill mix and call outs.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medication, discharge instructions and follow up care.
- Circulated in all surgical specialties.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army Ft, Belvoir
Fort Belvoir, VA
06.2011 - 01.2016
- Ensured patient readiness paperwork completion prior to all surgical procedures.
- Prepared 10 operating rooms for an average of 50 procedures per day.
- Assisted surgeons during operations while maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room throughout surgical procedures.
- Initiated and implemented the Total Joint Program.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army William Beaumont Army Hospital
Ft Bliss, TX
04.2007 - 06.2011
- Served as a perioperative circulating nurse/ charge nurse.
- Prepared 11 operating rooms for an average of 600 procedures per month.
- Service leader for Orthopedic Service.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all scheduled operations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army 31st Combat Support Hospital
Ft Bliss, TX
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Served as a perioperative circulating nurse/ Head nurse for the 31st Combat Support Hospital.
- Prepared 10 operating rooms for an average of 400 procedures per month.
- Circulated complex trauma surgeries while deployed in Afghanistan for one year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Health
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-1998
Skills
- Head Nurse
- Team Leader
- OR, PACU experience
- Budgeting
- Sterile technique
- OR Utilization
Certification
NC Nursing License Exp-6/30/2027
BLS Exp-12/31/2027
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FirstHealth
09.2023 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse/ Travel
Novant Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical Coordinator
US Army Walter Reed Military Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2020
Operating Room Head Nurse
US Army Brian Allgood Army Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army Ft, Belvoir
06.2011 - 01.2016
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army 31st Combat Support Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2011
Operating Room Registered Nurse
US Army William Beaumont Army Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Health
Sam Houston State University