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Kelly Garcia

Kirkland,WA

Summary

Healthcare professional with proven track record in operating room environments. Valued for consistent reliability and adaptability in fast-paced surgical settings. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and resource management. Recognized for maintaining high standards in sterile techniques and patient care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

EvergreenHealth
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in delivering peri-operative care in various specialties: general surgery, podiatry, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, orthopedic, ENT, plastics, cataract, and robotic surgery
  • Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times in a 9 operating room ambulatory center, ensuring timely patient care.
  • Monitored patients under conscious sedation during cataract procedures
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Document intraoperative care using Epic and Cerner

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center
10.2000 - 12.2020
  • Contributed to patient care and team support in a surgical setting with multiple specialties including orthopedics, gynecology, plastics, ENT, podiatry, spine, and general procedures
  • Conscious sedation monitoring for pain management procedures, including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator procedures and joint injections
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
  • Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Vantage Eye Center
02.2003 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for assessing, planning , implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge
    Circulating for cataracts, cornea, and retinal procedures
  • Participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at identifying areas for improvement within the operating room setting and implementing appropriate changes as needed.
  • Optimized resource utilization by accurately tracking inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment needed for surgeries.
  • Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
05-2000

Skills

  • Sterile technique expertise
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Adapting to change
  • Preoperative preparation

Certification

  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Conscious Sedation Certification

Timeline

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

EvergreenHealth
02.2021 - Current

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Vantage Eye Center
02.2003 - 03.2014

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center
10.2000 - 12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hartnell College

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