Karina M. Uribe Barajas

Experienced Registered Nurse with specialized expertise in operating room procedures and fertility treatments. Skilled in patient assessment, sterile technique, and delivering compassionate care. Proven ability to coordinate with surgical teams and ensure patient safety and recovery success.

Operating Room Nurse, California Fertility Partners, 11818 Wilshire Blvd, Suite#300, Los Angeles CA. 90025. (July 2021-March 2023)

• Performed pre-operative assessments and developed nursing care plans for patients undergoing surgery in the Operating Room.
• Operating room circulator, assisting MD and OR staff during surgical procedures using sterile technique, ultrasound assist, and patient safety communication.
• Assisted with patient positioning and maintained patient safety throughout the procedure.
• Scrub and Prep for egg retrievals, fluid ultrasounds, MET, and embryo transfers.
• Transport patients to PACU, give patient rapport, recover, and discharge.
• Assessed patient's vital signs and provided appropriate interventions.
• Audit charts, crash carts, and medication in the OR department.
• Order and maintain OR required supplies as needed.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current nursing knowledge.

Operating Room Nurse, Pacific Fertility Center, 10880 Wilshire Blvd # 300, Los Angeles, CA 90024. (April 2023- Current) 

• Coordinated with the surgical team to facilitate efficient and smooth operations.
• Performed pre-operative assessments and developed nursing care plans for patients undergoing surgery in the Operating Room.
• Scrub and Prep to assist MD and OR staff during egg retrieval, HSC, D&C, TESE, and embryo transfers.
• Provided post-operative care and monitored patient recovery.
• Audit charts, crash carts, and medication in the OR department.
• Managed multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of care.
• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff and physicians.
• Order and maintain OR required supplies as needed.
• Provide teamwork and professional communication with all staff and patients.
• Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of medications.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development activities.
  
  

• Rachel Rogoff - Nursing Director at Pacific Fertility Center (310) 919-2669 / Rachel@pfcla.com

Rachel has supervised my job performance as an OR nurse for Pacific Fertility Center and California Fertility Partners.

• Patricia Nevarez -CFP Operating scrub tech (559) 310-3950 / Pattybriseno1904@gmail.com

Patricia and I worked together in the operating room at California Fertility Partners.

• Lerin Jaraczewski - Registered Nurse/ School Nurse (310) 909-4959 / Lavinlax@me.com

Lerin and I worked together at Pacific Fertility Center as PreOP, Circulator's, and PACU nurses.

• Rosa Song- Los Angeles Southwest College Nursing Instructor (611) 210-9412 / SONGRE@LASC.EDU

Ms. Song was my Instructor for OB and Pediatrics in nursing school.

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• Licensed Registered Nurse- RN95247031
• BLS
• ACLS