Laura Cano BSN, RN
Houston,TX
Summary
Offering solid background in patient care and surgical assistance, ready to learn and develop in clinical environment. Brings foundational understanding of medical protocols and sterile techniques, coupled with skills in patient interaction and medical documentation. Ready to use and develop patient care and procedural support skills in a Circulating and Charge nurse role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
Townsen Memorial Surgical Center
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated surgical instrument preparation and ensured sterile environment for optimal patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assisted in anesthesia administration to maintain patient comfort during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical team to facilitate efficient workflow and timely completion of surgeries.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using Meditech EMR.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all pertinent information throughout each stage of the surgical process for best results in patient care.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing post-surgical complications.
Operating Room - Charge Nurse, Circulating Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
Houston, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to protocols and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Trained new nurses on clinical procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Developed schedules for nursing staff, optimizing resource allocation and coverage during shifts.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of clinical practices and documentation procedures.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pearland, TX12-2023
Associates of Arts - Humanities
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2015
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Texas School of Business
Friendswood, TX12-2013
High School Diploma -
Charles H. Melby High School
Houston, TX05-2004
Skills
- Perioperative assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Monitor vital signs
- Sterile technique
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- OR preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Straight Catheterization / Indwelling Foley Catheter
- Task prioritization
- Assist anesthesia attending/AA/ CRNA with intubation
- Retrieve medications per surgical needs
- Blood verification
- EMR/EHR - Cerner, Meditech, & EPIC
- Specimen collection and lab preparation
- OR equipment - Stryker, Olympus, ect
- Use of all positioning aides / Maintain skin integrity
- Maintain accurate materials & instrument counts
Certification
- 06/2028 Licensed Registered Nurse (#1104073) – Texas Board of Nursing
- 12/2027 Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- 04/2027 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
- 02/2027 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- 07/2023 The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Periop 101 Program
Timeline
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
Townsen Memorial Surgical Center
04.2025 - Current
Operating Room - Charge Nurse, Circulating Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates of Arts - Humanities
Houston Community College
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Texas School of Business
High School Diploma -
Charles H. Melby High School