JAVIER MENCHACA
Valley Center,USA
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in delivering exceptional preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Expertise in fostering teamwork and adaptability to ensure optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven reliability complemented by strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and sound clinical judgment. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care through collaboration and evidence-based practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Surgery (Registry)
Staffing Resolutions
Riverside, CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Administered pre-operative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate interventions during surgeries to enhance patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care protocols, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Advanced Surgery Center of North County
Escondido, CA
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Circulated a variety of orthopedic, sports medicine, pain management, and ent cases.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety during procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing surgical site infections through adherence to best practices.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
REGISTERED NURSE, EVALUATOR
California Department Of Public Health
San Bernardino, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Licensed and inspected multiple health facilities throughout the San Bernardino region.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations through group meetings.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Kaiser Permanente
Carson, California
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Circulated a wide variety of surgical procedures: ortho, general, urology podiatry and gyn.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Filled in as acting charge when needed.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the unit's processes and systems.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, California
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Worked in main OR. Circulated a wide variety of cases such as: major orthopedics, arthroscopic cases, bariatric surgery, general, gyn and emergency surgery.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the unit's processes and systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, California
04.2008 - 02.2015
- Charge nurse for the surgery center. Circulated variety of surgical cases. Same cases as previously stated also did cataract surgery.
- Circulated while maintaining charge nurse duties.
- Arranged surgical line up, contacted reps, and ordered surgical supplies for department.
- Jack of all trades at this surgery center with great experience.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Emerald Health Services
Santa Monica, California
10.2004 - 04.2008
- Traveling Nurse in Surgery. Worked at various hospitals in Northern and Southern California.
- Sutter Medical Center in Vallejo, Sutter Maternity and Surgical Center in Santa Cruz, UC Irvine(TRAUMA) in Orange, Anaheim Memorial Medical Center in Anaheim, Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles California, Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
- Worked in every type of surgical case imaginable.
- Excellent experience in regards to doing a variety of cases and working with different types of people and personalities.
- Always gave my best to every patient and facility in regards to work ethic.
REGISTERED NURSE/MANAGER, SURGERY
White Memorial Hospital
Los Angeles, California
01.2004 - 09.2004
- Manager of Orthopedic and Neuro Services.
- Circulated mainly ortho and neuro cases.
- As manager took care of all supplies, contacted reps, ordered specialized equipment and maintained it.
- Ensured surgical cases for ortho and neuro were properly equipped and coordinated for the following day.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, California
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Charge Nurse for evening shift.
- Circulated surgical cases while maintaining charge nurse duties.
- Performed in ortho and general cases anything left over from day shift.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
USC University
Los Angeles, California
04.2002 - 06.2003
- Started training to be operating nurse.
- Worked evenings and circulated any type of case ranging from ortho, general, thoracic, transplants, to any type of emergent case.
- Learned how to circulate from very educated and knowledgeable staff.
- Worked well under high pressure situations and accomplished a very good skill base.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL–SURGICAL UNIT
Whittier Presbyterian Hospital
Whittier, California
04.2001 - 04.2002
- Medical Surgical unit nurse.
- Patient loads where anywhere from 6-11 patients a night.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
Education
NURSING
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2000
Skills
- Specialized Medical Equipment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Training staff
- Quality improvement
- Sterile technique
- Compassionate communication
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Preoperative preparation
Accomplishments
- System Improvement- Identified and implemented Covid 19 OR entry signage to ensure proper PPE compliance for break-relief staff. Reducing exposure risk and improving intraoperative infection-control workflow.
- Patient Advocacy - Advocated for patient safety by actively preventing unconsented and wrong-site procedures and escalating clinical lab concerns to surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes
- Advocated for a pediatric patient by requesting additional operative time during a complex wrist fixation, resulting in improved surgical outcome.
Certification
- Nursing License 581324, State of California, 2025-2027
- BLS, American Heart Association, July 2025- July 2027
- ACLS American Heart Association August 2024- August 2026
- PALS American Heart Association September 2024- September 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgery (Registry)
Staffing Resolutions
06.2025 - 07.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Advanced Surgery Center of North County
02.2025 - 04.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, EVALUATOR
California Department Of Public Health
02.2024 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 04.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Kaiser Permanente
02.2015 - 01.2020
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2008 - 02.2015
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Emerald Health Services
10.2004 - 04.2008
REGISTERED NURSE/MANAGER, SURGERY
White Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 09.2004
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
Beverly Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2004
REGISTERED NURSE, SURGERY
USC University
04.2002 - 06.2003
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL–SURGICAL UNIT
Whittier Presbyterian Hospital
04.2001 - 04.2002
NURSING
Loma Linda University
AWARDS
Good Catch Award Kaiser. Prevented wrong side surgery.