Isabella Comunale
Chicago,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience, including 2.5 years of specialized operating room experience in a large academic hospital and Level I Trauma Center. Proficient in both scrub and circulating roles across a broad range of ophthalmic procedures, including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic/orbital, ocular oncology, and retinal surgeries. Cross-trained in ENT as a circulating nurse for sinus, facial plastics, and head and neck procedures. Experienced operating room nurse with strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate surgical needs while consistently prioritizing patient safety and quality care. Adept at managing complex surgical cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and adapting to high-acuity environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Services Clinical Nurse, Ophthalmology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
- Perform both circulating and scrub roles in the operating room, delivering comprehensive perioperative care while ensuring patient safety, maintaining strict aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and promoting efficient workflow throughout each procedure.
- Utilized comprehensive procedural knowledge and critical thinking to anticipate surgical needs, proactively prepare instruments and supplies, and respond efficiently to changing intraoperative requirements while maintaining patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, pharmacy, sterile processing, and pre/post-operative teams to coordinate patient care and ensure timely availability of medications, equipment, and surgical resources.
- Precepted and mentored multiple new hires on the ophthalmology team, providing clinical guidance, sharing knowledge and best practices, and supporting their transition into the role while promoting confidence, competency, and adherence to patient care and safety standards.
- Expanded leadership experience through exposure to Charge Nurse and ORSC responsibilities, supporting team coordination and operational needs.
- Cross-trained in ENT procedures, primarily serving in the circulating role and supporting the surgical team with patient safety, procedural preparation, equipment and supply coordination, and accurate intraoperative documentation.
Registered Nurse- Telemetrry
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided patient-centered care for 4–5 patients, prioritizing needs, coordinating treatments, monitoring status, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure safe, quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medications, procedures, treatment plans, and discharge instructions, including when to notify the healthcare team, promoting safe continuity of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison, WI05-2023
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse- Illinois
- Certified BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- Certified CATALYS Precision Laser System Operator, Johnson & Johnson
Timeline
Surgical Services Clinical Nurse, Ophthalmology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Telemetrry
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin- Madison