Giselle De Vera
Germantown,MD
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operating room nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville, Maryland
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient safety during anesthesia and operative care.
- Coordinated care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR technicians.
- Prepared sterile field and surgical instruments for complex procedures.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated daily patient care workflows
- Allocated patient assignments based on acuity levels to ensure optimal care delivery. based on acuity and staff availability
- Trained new nurses on unit procedures and documentation practices
- Coordinated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to streamline patient care processes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
INOVA Main OR
Fairfax, Virginia
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed operating room resources to streamline procedures and minimize waste, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, ensuring individual needs and concerns were addressed effectively.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Maintained sterile environment in operating room, significantly reducing risk of infection.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holycross Germantown Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Prepared operating rooms to ensure compliance with aseptic standards, enhancing patient safety.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Monitored and managed counts of surgical instruments and sponges during operations to prevent retention and ensure patient safety.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holycross Germantown Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted nursing assessments and developed tailored treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Executed wound care, dressing changes, and NG tube placement to support patient stability and recovery.
- Provided inpatient care to a diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Howard University Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Monitored patients preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution, redirecting negative behaviors to enhance patients' coping abilities.
- Utilized feedback and process improvements to enhance safety and promote a healthier environment, contributing to increased patient satisfaction.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily scheduling and task management in the healthcare facility.
Float Pool Staff Nurse, Per Diem
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Educated patients and caregivers on treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to ensure continuity of care.
- Prioritized tasks and organized workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Assessed patient reactions post-medication and IV therapy administration to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Float Pool Nurse, PRN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Administered comfort, treatment, medication, and intravenous infusions to address patient needs and enhance overall care experience.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to enhance understanding among patients and nursing staff, fostering effective communication and quality care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
Geriatric Nurse, PRN
Little Sisters Of The Poor
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Fostered compassionate environment for elderly patients and caregivers through active listening and effective communication.
- Supported patients with dressing, eating, and bathing while encouraging independence to enhance self-esteem.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Administered and documented prescribed medications while monitoring and reporting adverse reactions in compliance with policy.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical instrumentation
- General Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Assisted Surgery
- GYN Surgery
- Neuro Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Electronic Charting (EPIC and Cerner)
- BLS Certified
- Team leadership
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
INOVA Main OR
10.2023 - 12.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holycross Germantown Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holycross Germantown Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
Float Pool Staff Nurse, Per Diem
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Float Pool Nurse, PRN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2017
Geriatric Nurse, PRN
Little Sisters Of The Poor
09.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Howard University Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University