Jacqueline Lopez, BSN RN

Perioperative 101 residency program (PERIOP 101). A program associated with the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN). Training in the roles of a scrub and circulator nurse.

• Ensure accurate documentation of surgical procedures and verify that consent forms are completed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Passing instruments and supplies to the surgical team while maintaining sterility.
• Preventing infections by maintaining a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.

• Greeted and engaged with guests during check-in process
• Scheduled, coordinated, and confirmed appointments through EPIC
• Managed high call volume, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel
• Collected room deposits, fees, and payments
• Obtained insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications

• Performed and documented vital signs accurately
• Ensured accurate recording of EKGs
• Obtained client medical history and pertinent history
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly
• Scheduled and coordinated patient appointments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and diagnostic scans

• Performed and documented vital signs accurately
• Ensured accurate recording of EKGs
• Obtained client medical history and pertinent information
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly
• Assisted physicians with minor office procedures
• Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently

• Responded to selected medical and traumatic emergencies
• Performed essential diagnostic procedures such as obtaining blood pressure readings, pulse rates, and oxygen levels to inform treatment decisions
• Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills under pressure, prioritizing the most urgent tasks for optimal patient outcomes
• Collaborated with other emergency responders to provide seamless transitions in patient care during critical incidents