EPIC - OR Charting
Justin Hernandez
Registered Nurse
Edcouch,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Patient-oriented Nurse with 4 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Neuro/Ortho-Spine specialty, with-in the OR.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Medical Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Initiated assessments based on patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis and functional health framework.
- Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations.
- Documented care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity and clinical priorities.
- Developed, implemented and coordinated individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
- Plan, and Prepare for Surgical Cases (Opening Sterile instrument sets, Counting Instruments and Counting Soft Goods (according to policy.
- Ensure Safety for the Patient and for the Staff within the Operating Room Suite.
- Placement of IV, and Foley Catheters.
- Maintaining Personnel entering the OR Suite to minimize Contamination.
- Assisting Anesthesia with Nerve Block, Intubation, obtaining Blood Samples for labs.
- positioning the patient under physician supervision
- preparing surgical site for surgery . (Chloraprep, CHG, Betadine)
- Ensuring The Right Patient, Right Side, Right Diagnosis, Right Treatment, Right Medication.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Neuro Coordinator - OR RN
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
Documentation Accuracy
Infection Prevention
Teamwork and Collaboration
IV Administration
Critical Thinking
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Charting
Patient Positioning
IV Insertion
Basic Life Support
Patient Safety
EMR Software
Preoperative Checklists
Medication Administration
Critical Care
Patient Advocacy
Infection Control
Software
CERNER - OR Charting
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room - Medical Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room - Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
Neuro Coordinator - OR RN - Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
05.2019 - 01.2023
South Texas College - Associate of Science, Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2019