Kathryn Vallejo
Elk Grove,United States
Summary
Experienced with perioperative nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Ensures that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation and equipment in accordance with the physician's preference card
- Assesses, plans, evaluates and ensures the implementation of patient's care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient's care according to facility policy and procedure
- Ensure the OR is set up appropriately for each case, including using surgeon preference to review the supplies pulled for each case, for the next day
- Circulates multiple specialties/cases such as Ortho - Spine, Orthopedics, Urology, Maxillo-facial, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci, and General surgeries
- Interacts with all patient's, families and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional surgery
- Actively involve patient or designated support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.
- Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse
Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
- Ability to manage triage functions
- Skilled in assisting physician's and in admitting procedures
- Administers medication, intravenous therapy and other aspects of nursing care
- Administer vaccines as ordered
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patients' condition as appropriate using computerized documentation systems
- Observes the clinical policies, procedures and standards within the department/hospital.
- Receives and carries out instructions or assist as required.
- Supervises and participates in nursing procedures and treatments to the highest standards according to current accepted practice.
- Participates in patient's' treatments and tests, giving adequate explanation to the patient.
- Establish an effective relationship with patient's and be attentive to their individual needs.
- Develops rapport with relatives and visitors giving adequate support.
- Maintains flexibility within the department to ensure the safe and successful running of the Outpatient Department in the meeting of its patient's and consultant user's needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Home Health Nurse
Step Home Health Care Centre
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Provides skilled nursing assessment with obtaining and monitoring vital signs
- Performs nursing skills such as tube feeding, tracheostomy care, ROM exercises, pulmonary care, medication management, administration and treatments
- Performs personal care activities (bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, dressing)
- Assists with mobility and providing transfer assistance
- Prevents infections, falls, pressure ulcers
- Maintains reports of patient's medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition
- Maintains hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
- Discusses treatment with physicians in the critical cases.
- Provides necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse
Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery Clinic
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Knowledgeable with medical and cosmetic based plastic surgery
- Profound knowledge of administering and assisting in various cosmetic services and services.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Promoted a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Enhanced clinic reputation by delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support during challenging health journeys.
- Performed wound care management, optimizing healing rates while minimizing scarring potential.
- Assisted in performing minor surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.
Registered Nurse
St. Victoria Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Guide patients into the correct birthing positions
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Provide postpartum care for patients and newborns
- Ensure that patients receive pain medication at the right times
- Evaluate patient during labor and provide support
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Los Santos-STI College
12.2009
Skills
- Surgical Knowledge
- Aseptic Technique
- Operating Room Equipment Management
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Handling
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Preoperative checklists
- Circulating nurse skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
Certification
- Active Licenses : AL, TX, CA
- CNOR certification (Certified Perioperative Nurse) May 2025
- Periop 101- AORN Jul 2023
- BLS- AHA Feb 2025
- ACLS- AHA Apr 2025
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
Home Health Nurse
Step Home Health Care Centre
12.2015 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery Clinic
11.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Victoria Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Los Santos-STI College
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