LITZA MELENDEZ CASTRO
Oakland,CA
Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse with experience in pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic, robotic, urology, GYN and general surgery. Skilled in circulating and scrubbing, patient advocacy, surgical coordination, sterile technique, implant management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for delivering safe, compassionate, family-centered care and supporting exceptional surgical outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Operating Room RN
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
04.2026 - Current
- Deliver family-centered perioperative care for pediatric surgical patients across multiple specialties.
- Prepare, educate, and support children and parents before surgery, reducing anxiety and fostering trust.
- Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient surgical care.
- Maintain sterile technique, patient safety standards, and accurate perioperative documentation.
Travel Operating Room RN
Eisenhower Health
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Specialized in orthopedic surgery including robotic total joints, arthroscopy, hand procedures, and fracture repair.
- Managed implants, instrumentation, equipment readiness, and intraoperative patient care.
- Administered preoperative assessments and collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and advocated for patient rights, ensuring a high standard of care throughout the perioperative process.
OR Circulating/Scrub RN
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided comprehensive perioperative nursing care across orthopedic, neurologic, general, and specialty procedures.
- Coordinated surgical teams, maintained sterile fields, and ensured compliance with AORN standards.
- Oversaw surgical supplies, implants, and documentation to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Emergency Department Technician & Acute Surgery PCT
NYU Langone Health
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Supported emergency and surgical patients in a high-acuity academic medical center, building a strong foundation in patient care and teamwork.
- Assisted medical staff with patient care and monitoring in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and improve overall patient outcomes.
Education
BSN -
William Paterson University
01.2024
ASN - undefined
Union College/Trinitas School of Nursing
01.2022
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Procedures
- Total Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Circulating & Scrubbing
- Surgical Safety
- Infection Prevention
- Implant Tracking
- Perioperative Documentation
- Patient & Family Education
- Team Leadership
Certification
- California, RN, EXP. 04/30/27
- New Jersey, RN, EXP. 05/31/27
- New York, RN, EXP. /31/28
- BLS, EXP. 05/28
- ACLS, EXP. 06/27
- PALS, EXP. 07/27
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: 1
Timeline
Travel Operating Room RN
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Travel Operating Room RN
Eisenhower Health
08.2025 - 02.2026
OR Circulating/Scrub RN
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2025
Emergency Department Technician & Acute Surgery PCT
NYU Langone Health
01.2016 - 01.2023
ASN - undefined
Union College/Trinitas School of Nursing
BSN -
William Paterson University