Jenna Menendez
Fenton,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with proven expertise at St. Louis Children's Hospital in maintaining a sterile environment and implementing safety protocols. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, I excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with surgical teams to enhance outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Assisted in surgery by preparing a sterile field and passing instruments during cases
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
Student Nurse Technician
Bjc Heathcare
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Supported daily activities and mobility of patients, fostering an environment of compassion.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall wellbeing.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities, including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition for patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a safe environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records following protocols.
- Utilized medical equipment effectively while adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MO09-2023
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Circulating nurse skills
- Communication Skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) / 2024 American Heart Association
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Bjc Heathcare
01.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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