Kei Maruyama
Ogden,UT
Summary
Skilled Nursing Professional with clinical expertise in perioperative assessments, patient education, and telephonic triage. Led initiatives for precepting new hires and enhancing communication within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY CLINIC RN
Northern Utah Vascular, HCA Mountain Star
Ogden, UT
02.2025 - Current
- Scheduled surgical cases and educated patients on angiogram, bypass, EVAR, CEA, and AVF creation to enhance understanding and preparedness.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care in outpatient clinic, servicing 10-15 patients daily.
- Managed complex vascular wounds and surgical site incisions, implementing strict sterile protocols to minimize infection risk.
- Assisted vascular surgeon with in-office procedures including vein ablations, sclerotherapy, and central venous catheter removals.
- Educated patients and families on vascular disease management and necessary lifestyle modifications.
- Performed telephone triage, assessing urgent patient needs to minimize emergency department visits.
- Maintained accurate EMR records and managed new patient referrals and scheduling efficiently.
- Coordinated ultrasound and CTA orders, managing preauthorizations and interdepartmental care to streamline patient process.
SURGICAL PRE ADMISSION RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Served as patient liaison for nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, and surgeons, facilitating communication to optimize surgical care.
- Evaluated medical and surgical histories through comprehensive chart reviews and telehealth consultations.
- Assessed high-risk cardiothoracic patients via in-clinic interviews, vital signs analysis, blood draws, and EKGs.
- Precepted new hires, creating educational materials and onboarding documentation to enhance training process.
- Partnered with nurse practitioner surgical advocates and Epic support team to improve EMR upgrades and streamline perioperative workflows.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ED OVERFLOW/SHORT STAY RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered immediate, life-saving interventions during codes, contributing to improved patient survival rates at a level 3 trauma center.
- Coordinated care with emergency physicians and staff, facilitating timely treatment implementation and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Provided direct care to patients in medical and psychiatric emergencies, ensuring comprehensive assessment and intervention.
- Administered medications via oral, intramuscular, and intravenous routes while monitoring responses.
PERIOPERATIVE RN - CONTRACT TRAVEL NURSE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Meridian, ID
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered IVs and preoperative medications, including sedation monitoring.
- Conducted presurgical interviews and assessments, ensuring comprehensive understanding of pediatric and adult patient needs.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and surgical team, enhancing collaboration and patient care.
PERIOPERATIVE RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Championed surgical patient safety and rights through comprehensive review of history and physicals, surgical consents, and infection control protocols.
- Conducted presurgical assessments and documented findings using EMR.
- Monitored and assessed patients in phase II post-anesthesia care unit.
- Created nursing care plans and educated postoperative patients on recovery processes to enhance discharge readiness.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and surgical team to ensure clarity and understanding of procedures.
INFUSION RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Assessed patients before, during, and after infusions, facilitating timely interventions for infusion reactions.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and managed central lines and ports effectively.
- Administered medications for autoimmune and neurological disorders, ensuring effective management of patient symptoms.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease management, enhancing adherence to provider guidance.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical Institute
Kirkland, WA03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2005
Skills
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Sterile technique
- Patient assessment
- Telehealth services
- Telephone triage
- Chart review
- Electronic charting
- Surgical education
- Precepting new hires
Certification
• Utah, Registered Nurse (RN) Compact license, 14122562-3102, 01/31/27
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/31/26
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/31/26
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/31/26
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/31/26
References
Pamela Bouchez, Perioperative Nurse Manager, Pamela.Bouchez@overlakehospital.org, 360-936-2017
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Timeline
VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY CLINIC RN
Northern Utah Vascular, HCA Mountain Star
02.2025 - Current
SURGICAL PRE ADMISSION RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 10.2024
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ED OVERFLOW/SHORT STAY RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
PERIOPERATIVE RN - CONTRACT TRAVEL NURSE
St. Luke’s Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
PERIOPERATIVE RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2021
INFUSION RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Western Washington University