Johanna A. Gueco
SAN DIEGO
Summary
Experienced Operating Room Nurse known for strong multitasking and collaboration skills in the operating room. Demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic procedures and surgical case management, ready to leverage expertise to improve patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator for Sports Medicine
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego
03.2023 - Current
- Manage Sports Medicine Service by reviewing surgical cases to ensure surgical team have essential supplies, implants and equipment to perform cases
- Manage and maintain our in-house allograft freezer.
- Collaborate with vendors and physicians to ensure proper equipment, supplies, and implants are obtained for surgical cases.
- Precept and orient new staff to the operating room and in the Sports Medicine Service.
- Served as point of contact and resource for Sports Medicine.
Clinical Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2008 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use in the operating room.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Circulated in the operating room in various specialty areas such as general orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, neuro, trauma, general surgery, eyes, ENT, urology and plastics.
- Scrubbed on a very limited capacity in sports medicine and general orthopedics
- Actively participated in departmental committees such as Professional Practice Council, Clinical III committee, Clinical Informatics committee and Clinical Practice Council.
Clinical Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Accepted into their Perioperative Training Program.
- Circulated in various specialty areas such as general orthopedics, spine, neuro, trauma, general surgery, urology, plastics, and craniofacial.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use in the operating room.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Circulating Nurse
OASIS Surgery Center
San Diego, CA
04.2005 - 09.2009
- Provided patient care during surgical procedures in a outpatient surgical setting.
- Helped sterile environments and adhere to infection control protocols.
- Assisted with picking supplies, instruments, equipment for each case and also assist with room turnover.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline pre-operative assessments and post-operative care plans.
Clinical Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Worked in the telemetry unit with a 3-4 nurse to patient ratio.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, California, CA12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-1998
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School
San Diego, CA06-1992
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- EPIC charting
- Resource utilization
- Multitasking
- Proficiency in orthopedics
- Detail orientation
Certification
- CNOR Certification - 2012-present
- ACLS Certified till 5/2026
- PALS Certified till 9/2027
Timeline
Service Coordinator for Sports Medicine
Rady Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 10.2010
Clinical Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2006
Circulating Nurse
OASIS Surgery Center
04.2005 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Marcos
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School