KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ GALAN
Providence,US
Summary
Accomplished Operating Room Registered Nurse/Scrub Nurse at The Miriam Hospital, adept in providing critical support during various surgical procedures and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. Proficient in infection control and compassionate communication, significantly enhancing patient experiences and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse/ Scrub Nurse
The Miriam Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Accomplished Operating Room Registered Nurse/Scrub Nurse at The Miriam Hospital, adept in providing critical support during various surgical procedures and ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including preoperative and postoperative assessment and education of patients
- Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Gathered supplies needed for operations to facilitate procedures
- Reviewed charts for completeness, meeting documentation protocols prior to and after surgical procedure
- Initiated appropriate interventions when unexpected events occurred during surgery that required immediate action from the OR team members
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and providing necessary instruments and supplies in a timely manner
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills to assess patient needs in a rapidly changing environment
- Performed scrub duties for various surgical specialties such as Bariatric Colorectal, Urology, and general surgery, including robotic procedures
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality care to each individual patient
- Assessed patients prior to operation to alleviate concerns
- Kept operating room clean and sterile to reduce contaminants and infection
- Maintained accurate documentation of nursing interventions according to standards of practice
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to surgeon during operations
- Maintained current knowledge base about advances in technology relevant to the operating room setting
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Student Nurse Intern
The Miriam Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Administrative Assistant, Infectious Disease
The Miriam Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
- Answered phone calls, directed inquiries to appropriate personnel, responded to customer requests in a timely manner
- Provided administrative support to management staff, including scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries
- Maintained office inventory by assisting with supply orders
- Used Microsoft Office Suite to create and revise documents and presentations
- Maintained calendars and schedules to set appointments for management team
- Established professional and collaborative working relationships with company associates and external parties
- Assisted the executive management team in making informed decisions by providing timely and accurate administrative support
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors and other external contacts
- Prepared documents for meetings including agendas, handouts and other materials
- Generated regular reports on project progress utilizing spreadsheet software applications like MS Excel and Access
- Provided cross-coverage support for other administrative personnel
- Prepared agendas and materials for meetings and conferences
Medical Assistant/ Surgical Coordinator/ Patient Service Representative
LPG- Neurosurgery- Lifespan Physician Group
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records
- Organized charts before each patient visit in order to ensure that all relevant information is available during the exam
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about medical procedures and insurance policies
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements
- Worked interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records
- Coordinated follow-up appointments with specialists as needed for further treatment or evaluation purposes
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat, and clean
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI05-2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate
Chamberlain University
01-2026
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln Technical Institute
01-2011
Licensed Certified Nursing Aid - undefined
Hitep
01.2001
Skills
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Preoperative Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Maintaining Sterility
- Operating Room Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control Standards
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Bedside Charting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Vitals Documentation
- Grooming Support
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Compassionate Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Postoperative Care
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Patient Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
References
- Jessica Butler, Practice Manager- The Miriam Hospital- Former Manager (401)793-4976,
jessica.butler@lifespan.org
- Lynne Siebens, Registered Nurse- The Miriam Hospital- (401)451-9487
- Charles Tajshian, Charge Nurse, The Miriam Hospital- (401)206-8333
- James Conway, Practice Director, LPG Neurosurgery - Former Manager, (401)793-9166, jconway@lifespan.org
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse/ Scrub Nurse
The Miriam Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2024
Student Nurse Intern
The Miriam Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant, Infectious Disease
The Miriam Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant/ Surgical Coordinator/ Patient Service Representative
LPG- Neurosurgery- Lifespan Physician Group
05.2016 - 09.2021
Licensed Certified Nursing Aid - undefined
Hitep
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate
Chamberlain University
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln Technical Institute
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