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Ileana Rangel

Weslaco,TX

Summary

Passionate Circulating OR Nurse with experience in different specialties including kidney transplant and Neurosurgery. Excelling in patient care and safety through collaboration with surgical teams and proactive risk management. Skilled in pre-operative assessments, patient positioning, and training new nurses, continuously driving high standards in perioperative nursing and patient satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circulating OR Nurse

DHR Health
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
  • Ensured proper positioning of patients during surgeries, minimizing risk of injury or discomfort.
  • Collected and labeled specimens for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of surgical procedures and interventions for accurate medical records and billing purposes.

Preop Nurse

DHR Health
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
  • Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
  • Mentored new hires and nursing students, sharing best practices for achieving excellence in pre-operative care.
  • Placed IVs on all patients.
  • Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
  • Initiated prompt interventions for any identified complications or concerns during the pre-op period, effectively preventing delays in surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient medical history and diagnostic test results to identify potential contraindications for surgery.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.

Registered Nurse, PICU

Edinburg Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • G-Tube Feeding and care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
  • Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
05-2019

High School Diploma -

South Palm Gardens High School
Weslaco, TX
05-2008

Skills

  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Positioning
  • Specimen Collection
  • Surgical counts
  • Preoperative assessment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Charting
  • EMR Software
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - TX Board of Nursing License #973642
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Circulating OR Nurse

DHR Health
07.2022 - 10.2024

Preop Nurse

DHR Health
06.2020 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse, PICU

Edinburg Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

South Palm Gardens High School

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