GRACIELLE SARMIENTO
Williston,VT
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience, including 7 years specializing in the operating room across multiple international healthcare settings. Exhibited ability to adapt efficiently to different surgical protocols, healthcare systems and multiple disciplines while upholding high standards of patient care. Proficient in both circulating and scrubbing roles, with expertise in surgical preparation, and strict adherence to sterile protocols. Known for excellent teamwork, effective communication skills, flexibility, and continuous commitment to delivering high quality care that results in outstanding surgical outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Outpatient Surgery
Fanny Allen, University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont
10.2022 - Current
- Provide intra-operative nursing care as both circulating and scrub role for patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures in a high-volume outpatient surgical setting.
- Perform pre-operative check including verification of patient identity, signed informed consents, NPO status, surgical site marking if applicable, and other relevant history related to procedure.
- Advocate for the needs of the patient, modify expected outcomes as needed and ensure patient safety throughout all surgical procedures.
- Prepare surgical instrumentation, supplementary items, implants and OR equipment for multiple cases daily.
- Document intra-operative care in the EMR in a complete and timely manner.
- Deliver organized care and ensure multi-task workload are implemented effectively.
- Maintain sterile field by monitoring movement within sterile parameters, traffic patterns and break in techniques.
- Communicate or report pertinent, concise information to team members to maintain efficient workflow and on time starts.
- Delegate and/or assign care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and validated capabilities of recipient.
- Adapt the delivery and management of healthcare for diverse populations, situations and environments.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room – Trauma and Orthopedics
Royal United Hospital Bath – NHS Foundation Trust
Bath, England
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to patient’s physical, psychological and surgical needs.
- Effectively communicate the peri-operative care needs of the patient to all members of the team.
- Check safety of an operating room including the operating table with attachments, appropriate equipment and pressure-relieving devices.
- Prepare surgical instrumentation, supplementary items, implants or equipment appropriate for the procedure and accounts for all the necessary count.
- Assist in the preparation of patients for operative procedures.
- Proper handover of patient to PACU with relevant information for the continuity of care.
Registered Nurse – Clinical Health Information Line
Hinduja Global Solutions Company
Eastwood, Quezon City, Philippines
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Assess caller’s needs and offer clinical advice according to the information presented to give out a timely disposition.
- Answer telephone inquiries from patient according to protocol.
- Use excellent hearing and listening skills to receive detailed information while multi-tasking.
- Enter patient’s medical and demographic information in an electronic data system ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Utilize a computer database to assess, educate and document all information in an accurate manner.
- Educate patients and families on health management and preventive care.
Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Contractual
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
V. Luna Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Utilize the nursing process in nursing practice.
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to determine the patient’s needs during surgery.
- Perform scrub and circulating roles competently.
- Assess patient’s unique needs and plan individualized nursing care that is implemented in the operating room.
- Document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing action.
- Maintain patient safety through following hospital protocols and ensuring team members are compliant with aseptic technique during procedures.
Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
V. Luna Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients.
- Take report of the patient and check all infusions with the outgoing nurse.
- Do a complete head-to-toe assessment.
- Check all medical equipment connected to patient (nitric oxygen tank, ventilator settings, chest/wound drains, and infusions).
- Visit every patient's room on a rotation, nearly constantly, and making extra stops in the rooms of patients that require even closer observation.
- Assist in pain management, bathing and grooming, taking vital signs, helping patients deal with waste elimination, and generally making the patient as comfortable as possible.
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards set by the hospital institution.
- Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Quezon City
Philippines03-2008
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking and intra-operative problem solving
- Adaptability and flexible mindset
- Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
- Efficient in time management
- Good organizational skills
Certification
- RN License #026.0045945 – VT and Multi-State (expires Mar. 31, 2027)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Outpatient Surgery
Fanny Allen, University of Vermont Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room – Trauma and Orthopedics
Royal United Hospital Bath – NHS Foundation Trust
05.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse – Clinical Health Information Line
Hinduja Global Solutions Company
01.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Contractual
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
03.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
08.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Quezon City