JENA ARO
San Diego,CA
Summary
Conscientious operating room nurse offering 8 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Seeking
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring proper equipment preparation and sterility for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation
- Contributed to increased patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing targeted interventions.
- Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources
- Increased efficiency by maintaining an organized work area with adequate supplies for expected daily needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions in electronic health records.
- Strengthened team collaboration through clear communication during shift handovers and interdisciplinary meetings.
Registered Nurse OR
SCA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
- Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources.
- Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
- Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patients advocate.
- Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
- Communicating the patient's current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.
- Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Registered Nurse ICU
Scripps Health
01.2020 - 04.2021
- ICU Site Base Float Pool
- 30 bed unit – Neuro, Trauma, Surgical ICU and Cardiovascular ICU
- Epic EMR trained.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Intensive Care Unit
- 14 bed ICU recognized by AACN Beacon Award for Excellence
- Specializing in CRRT, IABP, TPA, ventilator patient
- Cardiac Pulmonary Unit
- Charge Nurse experience
- Skin Champion – survey for pressure injuries quarterly
- Implemented total nursing care through the nursing process while communicating effectively with patients, family members, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members
- Evaluated patient's response to treatment and progress toward goals
- Acted as patient advocate; interacted in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency
- Administered and executed therapeutic physician and nurse-initiated interventions
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments, prepared patients for diagnostic testing and assist in bedside procedures as assigned by doctors.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Maryland School of Nursing
05.2019
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Harford Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Patient Communication
- Patient Advocacy and Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management and Flexibility
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of California and Maryland
- BLS, ACLS, NIH
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse OR
SCA
04.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse ICU
Scripps Health
01.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Harford Community College
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